MORRISBURG — Canadian Tire in Morrisburg donated $5,500 to several area charities earlier this week.
Canadian Tire Corporation matched $2,750 locally raised through the staff fund, staff events, the Jumpstart BBQ along with donations from customers and store dealer Doug Poulin — bringing the total to $5,500.
In the Dec. 12 photo above (from left) are: Dr. Wayne Domanko (Morrisburg Lions Angel Tree), Brooke Spencer (Canadian Tire office assistant), David Lapier (Jumpstart), Verna Leger (Naomi House), Karen Herman (Canadian Tire office manager), Carol Richer (South Dundas Christmas Exchange), Ian McKelvie (Community Food Share) and Doug Poulin (Canadian Tire owner).
Until Dec. 21, Morrisburg Canadian Tire is also holding a silent auction for an autographed Hayley Wickenheiser jersey.
Nation Valley News extends a special thank-you to the advertisers and schools participating in our first-ever Christmas Greetings spotlight — a series of seven videos showcasing student artwork and poetry. Thanks as well to St. Andrew’s Catholic School, whose recent Christmas concert provided a lot of the music for this all-digital endeavour. Merry Christmas, everyone, from nationvalleynews.com!
Chesterville Public School
St. Mary’s Catholic School
Winchester Public School & Nationview Public School
North Stormont Public School
Roxmore Public School
St. Andrew’s Catholic School