Experts

Sunes’ owners, Kelly and Dale Melvin, shown above attending an Island charity event, are very knowledgable about the small town grocerie business. They know Drummond Island. Life-long Islanders, they understand supply and demand concerns and the cleanliness standardization requirements for COVID-19 business operation safety.

Dale Melvin, is a proficient butcher and an accomplished cook. He can advise customers on numerous ways to handle specialty items such as fresh seafood and fancy-cut meats. He has helpful knowledge of the local game offerings and their preparation. He can advise on seasonal gathering techniques for such items as wild morel mushrooms.

Kelly Bucht Melvin has Island ties that go back centuries. She grew up working in the store she now owns. She is well-versed in every facet of the business, the Island and local opportunities. Kelly is well-known to Islanders as well as yearly visitors. She is always available to assist anyone in search of grocery items and other goods by fulfilling special requests as quickly as possible.