Farewell to PJ’s Appliances

Andrea Roberts
Times Contributor

 

After years of dedication and hard work the owners of PJ’s Appliance Warehouse are closing down shop and heading on to the next phase of their lives.
Lorne and Trudy Grigg bought the store on May 19, 1999, and for the past 16 years the store has been a staple in the Strathmore and Wheatland communities.
“We had a long run and kept ourselves entertained but it’s a lot of work, six days a week,” said Lorne.
As members of the Lions Club and active participants in many of the town’s initiatives Trudy and Lorne are no strangers in the Strathmore community. However, their decision to retire may see them leave Strathmore as they hope to move to B.C where their two-year-old granddaughter lives. Moving will allow them to spend more quality family time with her without the hassle of traveling.
With fond memories of the past 16 years in the business, including some about rather disastrous appliances, Trudy is thankful to everyone for their patronage over the years as well as the hugs and cards they have received over the past few weeks.
“People have been telling us how much they will miss the store and saying that they are sorry we are leaving,” said Trudy.
The Griggs tried to put the business up for sale but to no avail. While the shop is closing the warranties for the merchandise will all remain intact.
The retirement sale started June 19.