By KIRBY NEUMANN-REA
News Editor
May 15, 2008

Parkdale’s largest commercial business, McIsaac’s Store, has been purchased by Gorham and Roxanne Blaine, Parkdale orchardists.

Look for major changes at the store this spring and summer, including a new entry way on the south side of the building.

The McIsaac’s name will remain, but the farm supply and hardware section will get its own name — Parkdale Farm Supply — and separate entrance. Major interior and exterior renovations are planned, along the potential for expansion, Gorham said.

The Blaines are just the third owner of the business since its 1910 founding. The original building burned in 1973, and the current structure was built two years later.

Blaine purchased the building from Trent and Lisa Weseman.

“This building has been the hub of the community for a long time, and it was in need of some changes,” Gorham said.

The Blaines have also purchased the Jalisco Market just down the street on Baseline. They will make renovations to Jalisco later this year. Hours and merchandise will be adjusted at both stores to accommodate each other, Gorham Blaine said.

McIsaac’s hours are in flux as initial clean-up proceeds, but for now it is open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days. Jalisco currently opens at 4:30 p.m.