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Z Scugog Citizen -- Tuesday, November 9, 1993 --13 4 New owner finds fashion world a challenge by Heather McCrae When Carol Ward heard that Daphne's and Tom's Back Porch were for sale last summer she jumped at the opportunity of owning both businesses. That choice ended an eight year career in law enforcement and headed her into the fashion industry, a decision she hasn't regretted one bit. Carol had shopped at Daphne's for years and was a frequent patron at Tom's Back Porch, enjoying the variety in the menu, good food and cozy atmosphere. During her high school days she had worked part-time in retail sales and had done a bit of modelling. The fashion industry intrigued Carol and tucked away in the back of her mind she had always had the idea of owning her own ladies clothing store. Her first week as owner of Daphne's, at the end of August, was a whirlwind of ordering the spring and summer collections for 1994 and Carol found the experience to be an exciting one "I find the fashion world so new and exciting" says Carol, adding "it's a good challenge and Carol Ward, left, Is the new owner of Daphne's and Tom's Front Porch. Donna Cultrera right, Is the manager of Daphne's and Aisla Vos Is a waitress at Tom's Front Porch See story stimulating!" In a recent interview with the Citizen, Carol says she's really fortunate to have Donna Cultrera working as manager of the store. Donna has been with the store for four and a half years and kriows the fashion industry inside out. With Donna's capable assistance "the task of wondering what to order has been made much easier." "There have been a few frustrations, such as setting up the proper banking procedures for the store" says Carol, "but the fun I'm having overcomes these necessary chores." And life is a lot easier now too as she has no more long commuting distances to and from work, just a 15 minute drive form her home in Uxbridge. As for Tom's Back Porch, major renovations were made, moving the tea room from the back of Settlement House to the front overlooking Queen Street and changing it to a country bistro Of course, a name change was in order and Tom's Back Porch has now become Tom's Front Porch! Carol admits she loves to cook and certainly has had lots of experience. Being the youngest girl in a family of 15 children she started cooking at the tender age of eight years "If | had the time I'd kitchen preparing the food" she says be in the Jeff Haugen is the chef and nakes all the food from scratch rs delicious soups, a imptious caesar salad luscious crepes and mouth watering desserts. Delphine Brown is the supervisor and "knows practically everyone" welcoming patrons with her warm, cheery smile All the Settlement House shops are having a Christmas Open House November 12 to 14 Daphne's is having a 10% discount on fashions and accessories and offers many in- store specials. And Jeff will be cooking up some delectable treats for the occasion. Robt. Craddock art at Library The Kent Farndale Gallery at Scugog Public Library is proud to welcome the return of local artist Robert Craddock with a reception on Saturday November 13 from 1 to 4 pm. The show continues to December 3 The freedom of his present work in oil and watercolour is an interesting contrast to his earlier material produced when he was an Art Director of a major packaging design studio. During this employment of over 30 years he won some 40 awards from the "Packaging Association of Canada." Mr. Craddock designed the first Labatt's Blue Label. He has worked for such well known companies as Hostess, Johnson and Johnson, Nabob and Jergens soap Mr Craddock studied at Western and The Ontario College of Art He has taught C ntary and advanced « ting classes at Cedarbrae Collegiate and presently teaches fortunate students in the Scugog area in ails and watercolours His paintings have been shown in Toronto galleries and have Scarborough been sold in Canada, the United States and Europe. He is well known for his versatility and vivid colours Please join the artist for coffee at the library from 1-4 on Saturday, November 13 Craft Show Do you want to get a head start on some Christmas shopping, or but some sumptuous baking for the weekend? i Then plan on attending the PPHS Craft and Bake Show this Saturday, November 13 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Over eighty crafters wi attendance, coming from all the province » school 1s participating citrus program again tt vear and orders can be taken at the Bhow. And, of course, student council will be selling those delicious chocolates again All the proceeds will go to the PPHS Athletics Association See you there SMITH & SMITH BIG V AND BRUTON BIG V ARE JOINING FORCES TO CREATE ONE AMAZING NEIGHBOURHOOD DRUG STORE, at 268 QUEEN STREET Effective Monday. November 15 Bruton Big V and Smith & Smith Big V will become one Amazing Drug Store. All of the staff from both stores will be able to serve you from one Watch for SPECIALS! Amazing location! The new Bruton Big V will offer extended shopping hours, convenient wider aisles, lots of parking. a new Pandora's Gift Shoppe and a modern Pharma-Centre including a patient counselling area N Watch for our exciting Grand Opening next week from Thursday through Saturday We're on the move keep an eye on us from now on!