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Long time regular customer Ted Lazich pauses to read a copy of the Hamilton Spectator newspaper as Hopkins Variety owners Hea-Ja and Yul Kim look on from their usual spot behind the counter. January 23, 2011 marked the last day on the job for the Kims, bringing to a close their 25 years of ownership and 50 years during which the Hopkins name was associated with this retail fixture in the Westdale community. Photo (c) Ron Scheffler - www.ronscheffler.com.