Now That’s a Fish

Store owner Ken Rundle was very busy on Saturday, May 18, as he welcomed old and new visitors to the grand re-opening of the newly renovated Giant Tiger store in Morrisburg. He and his staff of 30 had been on the site since early morning, as large crowds took advantage of the savings and the fun activities scheduled.

“It’s a perfect day,” Rundle said. “We were hoping for big re-opening crowds and we are definitely getting them. The Morrisburg and District Lions have been serving up hot dogs and pop for $1, and people have been lined up non stop.” All funds  raised by the Lions at the GT celebration go to the club’s charities and projects.

Standing in the bright store, its walls painted a warm yellow, Rundle explained that the renovations had taken about 11 weeks. “We’ve changed the store around, grouped merchandise to create a better flow for customers. We stayed open during the entire renovation so people could actually see the transformation. All Giant Tiger stores are moving to this new concept. Cornwall is celebrating its re-opening today too.”

Giant Tiger is the leading Canadian owned family discount store, committed to providing on trend family fashions, groceries and everyday needs. The privately held company was established in 1961 in Ottawa, and has over 200 locations throughout Canada. 

During its celebration, the Morrisburg store offered promotional giveaways, draws for GT gift cards, face painting (with volunteer Catharine Prevost), visits with Friendly the Tiger and lots of bargains.

“While today is our big day,” Rundle said, “the deals will go on. Our store has a Hometown feel and offers everyone a real ‘hometown hello.’”

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The Canadian Club of Morrisburg and District now has an evenly split year thanks to a 2012 directors decision to have the usual three meetings in the fall and add a meeting in March, to the existing meetings in April and May.   

And so, for those of us who don’t go south,  we can look forward to being entertained at the upcoming March meeting on Wednesday, March 19. 

In March, we will  enjoy a roast pork dinner and then Rev. Dan Hayward will  help shorten the winter we have experienced.  The United Church of South Stormont is where Rev Hayward ministers now.  He will explore the Comedian’s Craft – Behind  the Scenes. His presentation will be light-hearted, insightful and tasteful – and we look forward to seeing you there.

In April, Ron Bennet, president of the  Federation of Agriculture, will look at Canadian agriculture’s contribution to our economy and the World. As usual, we will have a draw for a  3’ x 6’  Canadian Flag–compliments of our local MP Guy Lauzon.  The Legion Branch 48 auxiliary ladies will serve a turkey dinner.

Prime rib will be on the menu  in May.

Our final speaker for the year will be a representative of the Area Crime Prevention program from the SD&G OPP Detachment in Long Sault speaking to the club on Identity Theft, Fraud and Protecting Personal Information.  

Typically, the Canadian Club also has the winner of the Dundas County Public speaking contest speak to us.  The winner will be known in mid April.

Members of the community are invited to join the Canadian Club for any dinner meeting for only $20.

Tickets for the dinner meetings are $20 and should be purchased one week in advance. Members of the community are invited to attend a Canadian Club meeting and tickets can be purchased by calling Clara at 613-774-2407 or Doug at 613-543-2922.

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