The gifts are all gone from Helen’s Shop. The Main Street landmark closed its doors Monday, ending 56 years of local service.
“I’m ready to take a lot of days off,” said Sandra Martin, sole proprietor for the past 32 years. Before Martin took over, her mom, Helen Fenn, operated the store for 30 years, including for six years in Petersburg.
Like her mother, Martin has served as repairman for people needing eyeglasses or jewelry…
