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Armed robbery in Leamington On December 1 at approximately 6 p.m., police responded to an armed robbery at Miller’s Shell located at 407 Talbot St. W. in Leamington. The lone suspect entered the store and confronted the clerk. The suspect brandished a black handgun with a squared off frame and demanded money from the till. As he was confronting the clerk he held the gun sideways. After receiving an undisclosed amount of money, the suspect ran out the front door and ran eastbound along Talbot St. W. The suspect is described as a white male approximately 5’6” with a thin/average build. The supect was wearing a brown camouflage ski mask with his nose exposed. He was also wearing a brown hoodie and blue stonewash jeans. Officers converged on the area and utilized the OPP canine unit to attempt to track the suspect. The track was unsuccessful and the investigation continues. Anyone that may have witnessed this or has information about it is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 519-258-TIPS.
House fire causes $35,000 damage
OPP sworn in Page 18
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
On December 5 at 10:17 a.m. the Leamington Fire Services were called to a fire at a residence on Smith Street. Seventeen firefighters were on the scene for two hours battling the structure fire. Fire, smoke and water damage is estimated at $35,000. The cause of the fire has been determined as accidental, caused by a space heater.
Leamington Council 2010 - 2014
The newly elected members of Leamington Council were sworn into office on Wednesday, December 1 at the inaugural meeting of council. Pictured here, in front from left to right are, Councillor Hilda McDonald, Mayor John Paterson, and Deputy-Mayor Charlie Wright. In back are Councillors Larry Verbeke, Chris Chopchik, John Jacobs and Rick Atkin. (SUN Photos)
New Council installed
Mayor John Paterson receives the Chain of Office from CAO Bill Marck.
Deputy-Mayor Charlie Wright was sworn in by his brother Judge Peter Wright of Belleville.
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By Bill Chaplin The inaugural meeting of municipal council Wednesday evening, December 1 was a delightful event played out to a standing-room-only crowd at the town hall. Director of Corporate Services Brian Sweet called the meeting to order promptly at seven o’clock – the Municipal Act forbids elected officials exercising any authority until after swearing the oath of office – and promised the assembled crowd, “Tonight we will be... very kind. We do this so that they will have at least one night they can enjoy.” After singing O Canada an invocation was offered by Rev. Scott McAndless of Knox Presbyterian Church. While his prayer did include inspirational references to divine guidance when faced with difficult decisions, he also included a tongue in cheek exhortation, “Don’t let them mess up!” Much to the delight of everybody, he also pointed out to the new Mayor, “If I prayed all the prayers we need for him we’d be here all night.” (Continued on Page 2)