July 16, 1997<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\nCarol Doud is one of the people in our neighborhood. She is a proud grandmother of four and the owner of Country at Heart, formerly the historic Auction Gallery, at 2056 Walworth-Penfield Road.<\/p>\n
The practice she and her husband have had throughout the years in taking old homes in the Buffalo area and fixing them up to look great has really paid off. Surely you\u2019ve noticed how nice the newly renovated Walworth Firemen\u2019s Hall looks!<\/p>\n
Although, the grand opening of Country at Heart was on Saturday, July 12th, we were able to sneak a preview after the Friday night Firemen\u2019s Parade.<\/p>\n
Even before I entered the building, I appreciated the access ramp, which would also be handy for dollies moving out newly purchased large items. Just in the wide front door, my husband remarked on all the work they\u2019ve done to clean up the floors, light the interior and apply a fresh coat of paint.<\/p>\n
Carol has grouped her country wares in interesting room settings. In her kitchen, an invitation to set a spell\u2019 seems reminiscent because of the large farm table and chairs. Nearby are several old stoves Carol uses to display foods such as pastas in shapes for special occasions, fragrant jams and tasty jellies.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m going back for the almond and poppy seed muffin mix!<\/p>\n
Her living room features country tables, chairs, hutches and a Homestead line of lamps, shades, fixtures and everything you\u2019d need for just the right lighting in your own home.<\/p>\n
The Men\u2019s Den features upholstered furniture with a sport\u2019s theme for the golf enthusiast<\/p>\n
The child\u2019s country bedroom is one that is sure to bring sweet dreams! There is a baby cradle that\u2019s sure to become a family heirloom.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt this point,\u201d Carol said, \u201cI\u2019m not thinking of taking any consignments.\u201d<\/p>\n
This is Carol\u2019s second store. She is hopeful that this new Walworth location will be just as successful as her first Country at Heart located in Penfield.<\/p>\n
The Doud\u2019s have three grown children, Lanny, Tracy and Danielle. Carol and Larry moved here from Penfield about four years ago after their youngest child was graduated from high school. They purchased the Wyse\u2019s old homestead on Walworth-Marion Road.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe were on the way to look at another location,\u201d Carol said, \u201cwhen we went past this home. I told Larry, that place has real possibilities.\u201d<\/p>\n
Each Monday, Carol puts away her entrapreneur demeanor and becomes the proud grandmother as she hostesses Jessica, Jenna, Ali and Cassy in her home.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe moved to Walworth because my husband always wanted to live in the country,\u201d Carol said, \u201cand I like the closeness of a small town.\u201d<\/p>\n
Carol has used local folks to help her renovate the building to accommodate Country at Heart.<\/p>\n
\u201cGary Germano and Bob Dentico have been terriffic. If I weren\u2019t so crazy about hearts, I\u2019d be tempted to name this \u201cBob and Gary\u2019s Place\u201d she laughed.<\/p>\n
Originally, the Auction Gallery was owned by the Firemen. They rented it out for special events, but, there are a lot of folks who remember the round and square dances held every Friday night.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have a lot of happy memories about those dances,\u201d Arlene Youngman said. \u201cI danced every Friday night in the early 1940s until after I was married. Then, you-know-who doesn\u2019t like to dance!\u201d<\/p>\n
Lavern and Beryl Morrison knew of each other from being in school, but, it was the square dancing that brought them together during the late 1940s.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere was usually a basketball game on Friday night,\u201d Lavern said. \u201cI\u2019d stay for that and then walk over to the dance.\u201d<\/p>\n
Gordie and Katie Youngman held their wedding reception in the Firemen\u2019s Hall in 1950.<\/p>\n
Thank you Carol, for ushering our historic building into the millennium with grace and dignity. You are a<\/p>\n
Walworthian with the accent on worth.<\/p>\n
2018 Up-Date: The Doud\u2019s have moved out and Kord\u2019s Pool Supplies has moved in.<\/p>\n
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