Q. As we have a store in Catonsville, we were very excited to see the article in today's paper about shopping in Catonsville. As I began reading, I was shocked how you could have completely omitted our family owned store, "Cy's of Catonsville," which has been here at 719 Frederick Rd. for 68 years, longer than any of the other stores you highlighted. My father, Marvin Meyer, is turning 82 years old this week & is still working full time here. Our Mom, 77 years old, is also working with us, too. There has been articles written about them & my Dad was once on the cover of Baltimore Magazine. We have a very unique store, as we carry swimwear for the entire family - from infants to women's size 32 & men's 5X year round. We are well known in the swim team community, as well as with all those who do water aerobics & water physical therapy. Along with the swim wear, we rent and sell tuxedoes. Those new to our store often want to hear the story as to how this came to be. How could you have been right here & not even be curious about our store & consider us as a point of interest?
<strong>Karen Miller</strong>
A. From reporter Stephanie Shapiro:
Dear Karen, My apologies for missing Cy's. During my day in Catonsville, I wandered in and out of a variety of shops, but didn't go into yours. I confess I knew nothing about it. I'm hoping that people who read the story and come to explore Catonsville will be more observant than I am and pay a visit to your store. Had I known more about it, I would have done the same.
