Ace, Ben Franklin stores thrive on strong family ties

Maui Varieties Ltd., which operates 31 Ben Franklin Crafts and Ace Hardware stores in four states, is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. At Ben Franklin's Mapunapuna outpost, third-generation owners Lynn Ushijima, left, Paul Mizoguchi, Guy Kamitaki and Wayne Kamitaki stand amid a small selection of the craft supply store's offerings.