December 9, 2010 • Issue 777 • $1.00 Serving St. Joseph Island since 1995
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Visit us online at www.islandclippings.com Tel: 705 246-1635 email: [email protected] Fax: 705 246-7060 A New ‘HOMEcoming’ for Kentvale! ISN ’T IT GREAT when ‘big’ news is also ‘good’ news? This time it’s both! The big, good news is that the Kentvale General Store is becoming a Home Hardware dealer! One of the big reasons that Kentvale has grown and prospered over its 122 year history is that each generation of its family management has always been looking to the future in meeting their customers’ needs. Now, the Island’s oldest business is now making yet another bold, strategic move for its future growth. David Kent, President of Kentvale Merchants Ltd. has now officially announced that Kentvale has joined the Home Hardware group of over 1,000 stores nationwide, giving them (and us) access to a Kim & David Kent and Colleen Henderson huge product line of over 100,000 items. Does this mean that our beloved Kentvale has been bought by And their big idea took off! Today, Home Hardware Stores Home Hardware? Absolutely not! In fact, you might say it’s Limited remains 100% Dealer-owned, with over 8.4 million the other way around! Kentvale will continue to be owned square feet of retail space, more than 18,000 employees across and operated by the Kent family. They’ve just chosen a new Canada and annual retail sales over $4.2 billion. Dealers have buying group for their products – a buying group in which access to more than 100,000 items, including 60,000 regularly they are part-owners! Unlike many other major hardware stocked products available from the company’s more than 2.5 chains, which are privately or shareholder-owned, Home million square feet of warehouse space. Hardware is 100% owned by its Dealers. It’s actually a terrific For customers, this means that their local Dealer can offer a story of a group of like-minded retailers who started small, wide selection of name brand products at competitive prices, but were thinking big! including Home’s own line of top-quality private label prod - In 1964, a group of 128 independent hardware Dealers were ucts. Anywhere you go in Canada, Home Hardware is a searching for a better way to do business and compete in a household name – just like Kentvale is here on St. Joe. Put the changing marketplace. They found their answer in each other, two together, and you’ve got some real magic happening! creating their own wholesaling operation, to eliminate the “We’ve actually been talking with Home Hardware for over 5 ‘middleman’ and pass on better prices to their customers. years, although there have always been issues on both sides They shared expertise, and pooled their dollars in national that got in the way of our joining them.” says David. “Now, advertising campaigns and store branding initiatives. with recent trends in the hardware industry, we’ve mutually Continued on the next page David Nelson Sales Representative “Your Island Realtor” The Real Estate Stop 949-7867 • 246-2757 A New Home ... continued from page 1 Kids, join us in building been able to find ways to make things work for all parties.” “Hold on there!” we exclaimed. “Didn’t you just switch from Gingerbread Houses PRO Hardware to ACE Hardware?” David smiled and at Kent’s Corners on December 18th at 11 am. offered some clarification. “The answer to that is ‘yes’, Cost is $15 per child. however our switch from PRO to ACE two years ago was All supplies, hot chocolate really simply a ‘brand’ change. Canwel Hardware supports and snacks are provided. both PRO and ACE in Canada and supplies merchandise to both branded stores. Two years ago, we agreed to join all of Please RSVP by December 11 the other Northern Ontario PRO Hardware stores, and by calling 246-1234 switched brands as part of a group move. ACE Hardware is now their dominant brand. Since then, we’ve been quite disappointed with a dwindling product selection and a weak flyer program. We wanted to do better for our customers … Serenity Spa and now we can!” Christmas Special “For years, we’ve watched the Home Hardware group grow. Serenity Pedicure We’ve seen and admired their very effective national adver - Relaxing Facial tising and marketing campaigns, including their television Half hour massage ...... $100. Plus HST promotions, catalogues and flyers which are jam packed Many more specials listed in our new brochure. with great products and specials.” David confides. “Being a Cash or cheque Home Hardware dealer-owner would enable us to signifi - Christmas Gift Certificates available here! cantly expand the number of products that we could offer right here on the Island, and keep our pricing competitive as MARINER ’S COVE • 9027 Hwy. 17 • Bruce Mines, ON well.” 705-785-3647 Even then, Kentvale partners David and his sister Colleen Henderson were wary of making such a big change to their family business. And rightly so! The impact of such a switch would be enormous, so it was not a decision to make lightly. The Gift Shop “What finally convinced us was not so much the huge AT The Pancake House buying power, resources, marketing and the expanded will be open Saturday, December 11th product line … it was the ‘people’ factor.” smiles David. from 10 am - 3 pm (Our Gift Shop Only) “We looked at the make up of Home Hardware’s corporate Please note: The restaurant will NOT be open for this event. employees. While many have been with Home Hardware for We have a lovely selection of maple inspired gift items as well as our Pure Maple Syrup. Save up to 25% with our gift giving less than 10 years (due mainly to its dynamic growth), 900 promotion on all Maple Signature gourmet products. Staff will have been there from 10 to 25 years, 200 have been there be available to make up gift baskets. Local artisan Mary more than 25 years, 40 have been been there more than 30 Stevenson will have a collection of handcrafted jewellery and years and 14 have been there since the company started, quilted throws and Renee Lytham, Pampered Chef more than 40 years ago! It says a lot about how good a independent consultant, will have a display and will be available company truly is, when you look at how it treats its people to take orders for Christmas. and keeps them satisfied and involved.” Enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee or mulled cider & a Christmas cookie while you shop. “We also talked with several of our fellow independent We would like to take this opportunity to wish you hardware retailers who had joined the Home Hardware and your family a Merry Christmas and a family … people like us who had already taken that big step. Happy and Blessed New Year. The verdict was unanimous! Each dealer we spoke with had 3090 Huron Line, St. Joseph Island nothing but wonderful things to say!” For more info call 246-2066 And so, David and Colleen decided that the time was finally and truly right. “But we’re going to be very careful that it doesn’t affect or change us in any way” they assure us. The Kentvale that we all know and love will continue to be just that, albeit with a much larger product line. “We’ll continue www.gilbertsonsmaple.com to offer a full line of building materials, hardware, general
Page 2 merchandise and convenience groceries” says David. “And we’ll continue to be your local Husqvarna dealer too! Home Hardware is very supportive of that quite successful side of our business!” “While we’re extremely excited about joining Home Hard - ware, we’re also very sad to be leaving the Castle Building Products and ACE Hardware buying groups.” says David. “But Debbie’s Hair actually, we’ll still be sourcing many of our building and hard - I will be closing December 31st to ware products from the same suppliers we’ve always bought relocate my business to from … only now, we’ll be using ‘Home Hardware’ purchase Hut! 3041 Canoe Point Road orders instead of Castle or Ace purchase orders. Many items will be the same products, only with different ‘branding.’” he and will open at a later date. adds. The Kentvale staff is in for quite a busy winter, with literally thousands of current items that will need re-ticketing and 246-0457 labeling. As the chief ‘systems’ person and administrator, INVENTORY CLEAROUT SALE Colleen will have her work cut out too. Not only will she have to identify and track every single item in their current inven - everything 50% off tory, she will also have to deal with re-ordering each item from up to December 31st the Home Hardware buying group, as their existing stock is depleted. With so many products, that’s a huge job! Thank you to my very Then, there’s the other stuff: the store will be re-painted inside and out in the Home Hardware décor. Their delivery truck supportive customers. too! All of their signs will have to be replaced, their cash regis - ters will need to be changed, there’ll be new uniforms for the I will see you in the New Year! staff, and so on and so on. “We’re hoping to get most of this work done over the relatively ‘quiet’ winter season, so that everything will be fresh and updated by Spring.” says David with just the slightest of sighs. “Gee, we hope this move is worth all that trouble!” we offered. “Absolutely!” he answered. “I believe in the future of St. Joseph Island and I really believe that our joining Home Hardware will enable us to do an even better job of serving the needs of TREE LIGHTING our customers!” & CAROLLING Although no ‘hardware’ pun is intended, we believe that David and Colleen have hit the nail on the head. And we also believe Saturday, December 18, 2010 that this latest move makes sense for both Kentvale and its BridgeLink Medical Centre customers. After all, generations of Island residents have Carolling 3:45 pm - Tree Lighting 4 pm always known that, with Kentvale, help truly IS “Close to Home!” MakeC a odonkaiteiosn & fo rH onoet oCr hmoorceo “lCahtreis tmas bulbs” to light the tree as a season’s greeting to friends or in memory of special people in your life. $5.00 for 1 bulb or 3 for $10.00 Sign up at: Computers can never replace humans. They may Ambeault’s Confectionery, Island Tim-br Mart, Karen’s Dream, Kents Corners, Kentvale, become capable of artificial intelligence, but they will 17 E Trading Post, or by mail to MMHA, Box 171, never master real stupidity. Richards Landing, ON P0R 1J0 Tax receipts issued for donations of $20 or more. A fundraising event of Matthews Memorial Hospital Association Page 3 Island Insight
IslCaomnpda nLyu LmTbD .er Dr. Armstrong Thirty years ago, my daughter broke her leg on her first field trip in Junior Kindergarten. Our new Doctor set it and I nervously waited for the cast to be removed. I was afraid this We are available 24/7 for kid would not have done it right or would cut her leg badly taking off the cast. all of your hardware and Throughout the years, he has served our family and commu - nity with a dedication way beyond the call of duty. I am lumber needs! distressed that he is leaving us because our Ontario Health Do NOT hesitate to call us authorities and in particular, The Sault Area Hospital Board, ANYTIME of the day or night at have created an impossible working condition for him. (705) 246-2475 I say ‘shame on you’ to everyone responsible for this mess. Doctor Armstrong, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your care of us over the years. Your commitment to your This Month’s Feature! patients is exemplary. Too bad the Sault Area Hospital Board Jeld-wen Windows & Doors has so little respect for a doctor who has given them and us Quotes available for new construction or the best thirty years of his life. renovation projects! Respectfully submitted, Dawn Rowe. Wage Freeze & Corporate Tax Cuts I am a proud Ontario Public Service Employee Union (OPSEU) member, working on our “Invest in Ontario” campaign. There are 1,258 members in Sault Ste. Marie alone. I work as a Probation and Parole Officer. The McGuinty Government wage freeze and corporate tax cuts will affect not only public service employees, but the economy in Ontario. It is really a rollback which translates into less disposable income and a lower standard of living for the community as a whole. There will also be a loss in the quality and quantity of public services. We care for elderly parents, make your justice system work, Come in and pick up your stocking stuffers and dispatch your ambulances, assist victims of crime, inspect check out some of our gift ideas for that your food, care for the developmentally disabled, protect children and remove them from abusive homes, ensure the special someone! safety of the blood supply, make Ontario’s highways the safest in North America, cast your broken leg, care for your chil - Happy Holidays from James, dren in daycare and protect your air and water. Holly and Chris ! Our jobs affect your lives every day in every way. We don’t answer to shareholders, we answer to you. If we don't have These services will be cut in order for the government to what you are continue to provide tax cuts to already profitable corpora - looking for, we tions. Canadian banks are on target for profits in excess of can custom $10 billion this year, in spite of the poor economy. order it! The wage freeze will not protect public services, save jobs, or pay down the deficit. Every dollar saved will be a direct dona - 9 to 5 Monday to Friday • 10 to 4 Saturday tion to corporate profits. For every dollar invested in 3003 Base Line • Hilton Beach • Phone: 246-2475 corporate tax cuts, the return to the economy is 30 cents. For every dollar invested in these services, the return is $1.40. Email: [email protected] Continued on next page Page 4 Island Insight ... continued from page 3 ren’s Drea The Liberal government is committed to maintaining and even increasing the tax cuts Ka m to very profitable companies. Let your MPP know what’s more important to you - the n B services you depend on - or padding corporate profits. Hilto each For detailed information on this issue, go to www.stopthewagefreeze.ca. at the Waterfront Centre Gifts, greeting cards, gift wrap, Thank you, Dennis Ginter, Sault Ste. 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Call us at 246-0063 for more information Page 5 Matthews Memorial Attention “Lighthouse Lovers!” MMHA Here’s some hopefully good news for those who are concerned Hospital Association about how Canada is losing our wonderful old lighthouses, as NOTICE OF BYLAW AMENDMENT more and more fall victim to ‘progress’. Parks Canada has now joined in helping to preserve our nation’s historic lighthouses Thursday, January 13, 2011 - 7:30 p.m. as part of Canada’s maritime heritage. Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 374 Richards Landing By invoking the Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act, Parks Bylaw 17.02 Amendments Canada is allowing light - This by-law may be amended by a resolution of the directors, confirmed by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members of the Association voting at any meeting houses with significant regularly called, provided that notice of any proposed amendment or repeal of heritage value to be this by-law shall be given in accordance with the procedures set out in Articles 5.04 (Notice of Meetings) and 6.08 (Calling of Meetings) of this by-law at least designated as “heritage thirty (30) days prior to the meeting at which the proposed amendment or lighthouses, ” which repeal is to be considered. would put them under Bylaw 4.03 Term of Membership NOW READS . . . The interest of a member of the Association is not transferable Parks Canada’s ‘Historic and lapses and ceases to exist upon death, resignation, non-payment of dues or Sites’ jurisdiction. otherwise in accordance with the by-laws of the Association. PROPOSED AMENDMENT . . . Membership shall be for the calendar year in Owners of designated which membership dues are paid and the interest of a member of the Association is not transferable and lapses and ceases to exist upon death, resignation, non- heritage lighthouses will payment of dues or otherwise in accordance with the by-laws of the Association. be encouraged to adopt Bylaw 5.02 Special or General Meeting NOW READS . . . A special or general meeting may be called by the majority of the Standards and Guide - the board of directors, by the Chairman, or in his absence, the Vice- Chairman, or lines for the Conservation by notice in writing from five (5) members in good standing. The business to be transacted at a special meeting shall be limited to that specified in the notice of Historic Places in calling the meeting. Canada to ensure the PROPOSED AMENDMENT . . . A special or general meeting may be called by the majority of the board of directors, by the Chairman, or in his absence, the Vice- ongoing protection of Chairman, or by notice in writing to the board of directors from five (5) members in good standing. The business to be transacted at a special meeting Continued on page 8 shall be limited to that specified in the notice calling the meeting. Bylaw 5.04 Notice of Meetings NOW READS . . . Notice of the time and place of each meeting of members and Matthews Memorial the general nature of the business to be transacted shall be given by publication on at least one (1) occasion in a public newspaper having general circulation in the territories referred to in paragraph 4.02. MMHA PROPOSED AMENDMENT . . . Notice of the time and place of each meeting of members and the general nature of the business to be transacted shall be given by Hospital Association publication on at least one (1) occasion in a public newspaper having general circulation in the territories referred to in paragraph 4.02 at least two weeks in advance of the meeting date. 2010 ANNUAL MEETING Bylaw 5.10 Proxies NOW READS . . . At any meeting of members, a member otherwise entitled to Thursday, January 13, 2011 - 7:30 p.m. vote may vote by proxy, and a proxy duly and sufficiently appointed in writing by a member shall be entitled to exercise, subject to any restrictions expressed in the Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 374 instrument appointing him, the same voting right that the member appointing him would be entitled to exercise if present at the meeting. Only voting members Richards Landing of the Association may be appointed to act as a proxy. An instrument appointing a proxy shall be recognized and acted on only if it is deposited with the Secretary Bylaw 4.02 Eligibility for Membership of the Association not less than two working days prior to the time of the voting. All persons 18 years of age and over permanently residing upon St. PROPOSED AMENDMENT . . . At any meeting of members, a member other - Joseph Island or in the Townships of Johnson, Laird, MacDonald, Aber - wise entitled to vote may vote by proxy, and a proxy duly and sufficiently been Additional, Plummer Additional, Tarbutt and Tarbutt Additional appointed in writing by a member shall be entitled to exercise, subject to any restrictions expressed in the instrument appointing him, the same voting right and in the Town of Bruce Mines shall be eligible for membership in the that the member appointing him would be entitled to exercise if present at the Association. A person shall not be considered a permanent resident meeting. Only voting members of the Association may be appointed to act as a within the meaning of this paragraph until after at least one (1) year’s proxy and exercise said proxy vote for one absent member. An instrument continuous primary residence in the areas described. Notwithstanding appointing a proxy shall be recognized and acted on only if it is deposited with the foregoing, no person is eligible to be a member of the Association if the Secretary of the Association not less than two working days prior to the time of the voting. he is an employee of Sault Area Hospitals or its successor or an employee Bylaw 6.04 Elections of the Matthews Memorial Hospital Association or any medical practi - NOW READS . . . The election of board members shall occur at the annual tioner or his immediate family. general meeting each year. PROPOSED AMENDMENT . . . The election of one third (1/3) of the board Bylaw 4.04 Membership Dues members for a period of three (3) years shall occur at the annual general meeting Each member shall pay to the Treasurer of the Association dues in the each year on a rotating basis. In the first year, (2010 annual meeting) two (2) sum of one dollar ($1.00) on or before the annual meeting each year to directors from St. Joseph Island and one (1) from the mainland municipalities be considered a member in good standing of the Association. noted in by-law 4.02 shall be elected for a term of one (1) year, two (2) years and three (3) years. Page 6 You CAN make PC Doctor Mrs. Mac’s a difference! 246-0123 Choose by George Skardis Mon - Saturday - 11 am - 8 pm 'Fair Trade' Shane & Heather Hoffmann products! QUESTION : Is there some trick to creating Sunday - Closed RR # 1 Richards Landing Available at recovery disks for a new computer? Phone: (705) 246-7093 selected outlets [email protected] throughout the area. 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