Following the presentation of cheques for $500 to seven community organizations, Jim and Jan Mustard were joined by representatives of the organizations and store employees outside the store. Front row (from the left): Marion Thompson, Jan Mustard, Jim Mustard, Reina DeJong. Back Row: Faye Fawcett, Kelly Cassie, Tricia Bilmer, Philip Thompson, Cindy Ault-Peters. Absent from the photo is Pat Foley. See page 3 for the full story. Thompson Goddard Photo
IROQUOIS – Community members and dignitaries joined a community event, held at Mustard’s Variety located in the Plaza, on January 3, 2024. Exactly 35 years ago on January 3, 1989, the store opened its doors to customers, and celebrating this milestone, $3,500 was donated to local organizations by owner Jim Mustard.
“They have touched our lives in various ways,” commented Mustard, explaining seven donations of $500 each were made to the Ottawa General Hospital, South Dundas Fire & Emergency Services, Dundas Manor, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, McIntosh Senior Support Centre, Winchester District Memorial Hospital, and St. Lawrence Medical Clinic.
“Congratulations to Jim and his family for 35 years in Iroquois and for making a great contribution to the community,” said South Dundas Mayor Jason Broad, who presented a congratulatory certificate from the municipality to Mustard.
Throughout the day there were sweet treats available for customers and well-wishers inside the store, with specials planned throughout the month of January.
Carolyn Thompson Goddard, grew up in Chesterville and attended North Dundas District High School. After completing her BA in Political Science at Carleton University she has worked as a medical secretary and library technician. In 2020 she graduated from Algonquin College with a diploma in Journalism and has been a reporter and column writer for The Chesterville Record for over 10 years.
