STORE PULLS POT-THEMED PRODUCTS

A convenience store owner has stopped selling pipes that might be used to
smoke drugs after a customer expressed her concern.

Mun Jw, who is a father of two young children, owns Robbie's Variety. He
bought the store in November and said he wasn't clear on the use of the pipes.

Longtime customer Carol Robertson was disturbed when she saw the pipes and
playing cards that depicted a marijuana leaf displayed where children can
see them.

Her concern comes from the fact that the Gill Street store is near four
elementary schools -- St. Bernard's, Regent Park, David H. Church and
Orillia Christian School.

When contacted by The Packet, Jw said he would return the stock to his
supplier and stop selling drug-related items, out of concern for children.
He thanked Robertson for bringing the matter to his attention.

Store owners should consider the effect on society when they display drug
paraphernalia, said Robertson, mother to three teens. The issue is one of
morality and social responsibility, she says.

"Our kids are our future and what are we contributing?" she asked. "Are we
encouraging them (to use drugs)? These are adults making these decisions
(to display the products). What are the right things to do for our kids?"

Robertson plans to return to the store to thank Jw for ceasing to sell the
items.