Simone's Hardware closing on Upper Lachine

Neighbourhood institution Simone's Hardware, which has been on Upper Lachine and Girouard since 1964 is up for rent. It will be sad to see them go because they're super nice people and there's a great vibe to the place, but if they have to scoot, I'd rather there be something nice there to replace it, such as a funky little cafe to serve the two nearby adult schools.
   She's asking something around $2 k a month, which is a bit steep, so far no takers. An industrial equipment shop was interested in renting it out but they wanted her out by Christmas and she says that's too fast.
   I'd prefer that there not be an industrial equipment shop there, so if you're thinking of opening up some little nice place with a built in clientele, come on down and barter with the fine Calabrian Missis and her hubby, the venerable Signor Simone. Good folk, good neighbourhood, good times.