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Hamilton-based entrepreneur with close ties to Sarnia-Lambton has offered to purchase the former Holmes Foundry property in Point Edward and anticipates the deal will close April 30. “We are very committed to the site and expect to hit the ground running,” said Tyler Pearson, co-founder and managing partner at Malleum Partners, a private equity company with experience developing properties that need remediation. The 16-acre (6.5 hectare) former foundry property is a vacant brownfield next to Highway 402, just east of the Blue Water Bridge. It has been marketed for decades as a prime development site. The land was tied up in litigation and remedial environmental work for more than 30 years but is ready to be developed for multiple uses, said Pearson who grew up in Corunna and graduated from St. Christopher Secondary (now St. Pat’s) in Sarnia. “This all started for me when I was home for Easter last spring,” he said. “I drove over the Christina Street overpass, saw the property, and parked my car. “I remember standing there thinking somebody has to do something with this. It’s too large of a marquee site, the first you see when you enter the country, to just sit there." “I put the offer in the next day.” The property was listed for $7 million, but the Malleum Partners’ offer remains confidential. Pearson said the property could be developed with some kind of combination of housing, a long-term care facility, commercial space, warehouse space, a hotel, or even a sports complex. Continued on 3

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fter decades of pleading for better addiction treatment locally the hard-fought battle was won last week when Ontario announced plans for a 24-bed ‘Community Addictions Hub’ in Sarnia. “It’s been a perpetual roller coaster,” Mayor Mike Bradley said of the wait for funding to address Sarnia-Lambton’s growing and crippling addiction crisis. Sarnia-Lambton MPP Bob Bailey announced the $12-million commitment during a news conference at Bluewater Health, where the facility will operate around the clock, seven days a week, in a currently vacant hospital wing facing Russell Street and London Road. “The day we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived,” Bailey said. “Thank you to all the members of the community who wrote letters and emails, signed petitions, made phone calls and worked relentlessly to make this idea become a reality.” The Addictions Hub will have 10 withdrawal management beds, eight observation beds, and six stabilization or transition beds, along with clinical space for programs, treatment, and outpatients services. The focus is on early-stage recovery, said Paula Reaume-Zimmer, the hospital’s integrated vice president of mental health and addiction services. Continued on 4

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Continued from 1 He has already talked to interested “stakeholders” in the local community, he said. “I don’t view this as just another investment. This is also my hometown. I intend to move mountains to see this through.” He said numerous studies for potential development are already complete and the timing is right. “For the first time in a long time, people are moving to the region and I don’t think

that trend is going to change any time soon. We would like to move forward with development as expeditiously as possible.” Point Edward Mayor Bev Hand said the village has reviewed preliminary concept drawings. “(Malleum) has shared their vision with us and say they will do a formal public consultation before going ahead with anything,” she said. “We’re obviously very excited about this. It’s been a rollercoaster the

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past 30 years. Now, I think the fact that Tyler is local gives him an appreciation for what could do well here.” Two years ago, village council decided that

demolition of two derelict foundry buildings would make the land more marketable, Hand said. But the current ownership, known as Point Edward Gateway Inc., didn’t have the cash so the village paid $840,000 to have the buildings razed. That cost, as well as tax arrears, will be repaid when the sale closes, she said. Chrysler closed the foundry in the 1980s and spent $8.5 million on an environmental cleanup, but it’s possible the land is still contaminated, said Pearson.

“The vendor has obligations and, due to confidentiality, I am not able to disclose what they have agreed to,” he said. “But we are looking forward to turning a new page and are aware there could be environmental issues post-closing. ”We have a very good team, we’ve worked through remediation before, and I’m confident we can manage any challenges,” said Pearson. “I don’t want to count my chickens before they hatch,” he added. “But if the deal closes as I anticipate, public consultation could start this summer.”

The sale of the land is also good news for the group of local residents who purchased the property and was defrauded in 1999 by a local realtor and onetime foundry owner. Seventeen years of legal wrangling ended with an Ontario Supreme Court decision granting ownership to Point Edward Gateway Inc. Litigation took so long that numerous Gateway members died before their investment could be sold, including former spokesman Ray Lariviere who died in 2021.

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Addiction: Continued from 1 “There is a misunderstanding in the community about the additions hub, and the 24 beds, compared to a rehabilitative centre like Westover [Treatment Centre] or Brentwood [Recovery Home]. “These beds are targeted to respond to the early stages of recovery — and we’ll still be working closely with our regional partners to support longer term treatment that’s required.” The project now moves to the planning, tender and design phase, said Bluewater Health president and CEO Mike Lapaine. “We hope that in less

than two years we should be under construction,” he said, noting the pandemic has exacerbated addition problems. “We see a significant number of drug-related arrests, higher rates of housing vulnerability, a high usage of crystal meth and prescription opioids, and a strong culture of drinking and marijuana use,” he said. Demand for help at the hospital has risen 20% over four years, and up to a dozen requests for beds are turned down each day, said Paula Reaume-Zimmer. “Sometimes that includes someone calling several times, but it still demonstrates the desperation for access to a bed,” she said. It’s heartbreaking for

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staff as well, she added, “When they hear the pain in their tone when they’re asking for a bed, when they’re finally courageous enough to reach out.” Residents, community leaders and hospital officials have long pushing for such a facility, initially requesting $8.5 million from the province. But the process appeared to have stalled. In 2018, the province provided $445,000 to open a temporary seven-bed unit on the hospital’s 6th floor, which “barely scratched the surface” of the opioid crisis, Sarnia Police Sgt. John Pearce said at the time. Last year, Ontario announced $700,000 in annual base funding for Ryan’s House, a 12-bed

‘stabilization and transition facility’ to augment the temporary unit. The home, which has supported 90 individual clients to date, is named for Ryan Hicks, who died of a fentanyl overdose in March 2015, “I’m having a hard time not jumping out of my chair right now,” said Ryan Hicks’ mother Laurie Hicks, a tireless local advocate for addiction services. “To know that the wait is not going to be there any more — that there’s going to be a place to save a life — is huge.” In December, more than 2,000 people signed a petition launched by the Community Law School Sarnia-Lambton Social Justice Advocacy Group — calling on the

government to immediately release funding for an addiction facility. Spokesperson Margaret Capes said the new money addresses one local need in high demand – the acute phase of addiction recovery. But it won’t bring a residential treatment centre offering rehabilitation to Sarnia. “People who pass through the withdrawal management phase will still be required to leave our area if they need such services,” she said. The former District Health Council first identified the need for a ‘community detox centre’ in Sarnia back in the late 1980s and early 1990s. “There was a facility on Essex Street back in the 1980s but it closed,”

said Mayor Bradley, who worked with former MP Pat Davidson to secure a building in the 1990s, “but had no funding.” Bradley said he began lobbying for a standalone facility after learning a woman in downtown Sarnia had died drinking turpentine to get high. “It just stunned me; what facilities do we have? The running joke in the community was, sadly, ‘we do have a detox centre — it’s the Sarnia jail,” he recalled. “But we’re here today. Now the key is to get it built and operational. “We all know people who have lost their lives,” he added. “It was way too long of a journey.”

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lmost fifty years after a Lake Huron storm washed away a portion of Old Lakeshore Road in Bright’s Grove, Sarnia is taking action to re-establish ownership of the right-ofway for public use again, says chief engineer David Jackson. The 66-foot-wide strip of land, which stretches for a half a mile from the Cull Drain to Mike Weir Park, has been in dispute for decades. The city insists it’s municipally owned, badly in need of shoreline protection, and would make an ideal public trail. But at least some of the 25 or so property owners with homes on Lake Huron say the land belongs to them and they have paperwork to prove it.

“We’re eager to formalize the ownership rather than continue with this awkward situation,” said Jackson. “There’s significant erosion along there. We classify its condition as very poor.” Council recently directed staff to engage with the adjacent property owners and report back on next steps. The engineering department wants to confirm municipal ownership before seeking grants to begin a $7-million shoreline protection and lakefront trail project. Old Lakeshore Road followed the shoreline until 1973, when a lake storm damaged the road so badly it was abandoned. With a new Lakeshore Road built inland, area residents began using the former roadway to build docks, decks, fences and even a boathouse on land

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when the provincial agency known as MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation) decided the frontage wasn’t part of his family’s property, even though he produced a deed suggesting otherwise. The legal dispute lasted six years. In the end, it was decided the right-ofway is municipally owned, a position recently reconfirmed by an outside legal firm hired by the city. But the Lamberts don’t see it that way and say title to the property was never transferred. The family says it needs to hang on to the frontage to build a second dwelling on their property, said Lambert. “We’re willing to talk

to the city, but we have a dilemma because we want the city to allow one of our kids to build on the lot and we can’t do that if they take the front 66 feet,” he said. “If they’ll make a concession and allow us to build anyway, we’d consider transferring ownership.” Although the city did emergency shoreline repairs last year, Lambert doesn’t agree the shoreline erosion near his home is critical. “I’m not worried about it just now. I think it will be OK in my lifetime anyway,” he said. While City Hall gathers input from Lambert and adjacent property owners this month, other

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residents who want the right-of-way converted into a multi-use trail are weighing in as well. Mark Andrews started a Facebook Group called ‘Save the Old Lakeshore Right-of-Way’ that has about 400 members. If the city doesn’t remove the encroaching structures and repair the shoreline soon, the rightof-way could be washed away forever, he said. What’s more, a citizen-driven effort to restore and replace the historic Cull Drain (Perch Creek) Bridge hinges on a functioning trail on both sides of the creek, he added. “I don’t really think the city has a choice to forget about it anymore,” Andrews added. “Shoreline protection should be done by the city so it’s the same all the way along, as opposed to homeowners doing each of their sections differently. “If the city does it right, public beaches to the east will improve too,” he said. The issue is expected to return to council on Feb. 28.

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Family brightens up holiday calendar – 12 feet at a time

ammie Willis’ attempt to attract a few trick-ortreaters to her neighbourhood has turned into something magical. “It was just a way to make people smile,” the Sarnia woman told me of her decision to decorate for Halloween for the first time last October — despite not having a single trick-or-treater in the previous 20 years. “Things got pretty boring with COVID, so I said, ‘OK, let’s do it.’” The result was a frightfest of ghouls, animatronics and a 12-foot skeleton, and a popular stop on Sarnia’s Haunted Halloween Tour. The family handed out candy to hundreds of kids throughout the month, encouraging donations of socks (and collecting more than 600 pairs) for charity. Residents from Village on the St. Clair, a retirement home just around the corner, would stop by regularly. “One woman in a wheelchair came four or five times a day to help give me pointers on what should go where,” Willis said with a laugh. She knew she couldn’t stop there. In December, she and daugh-

ters Faith and Jericho transformed 177 Christina St. into a spectacular “Whoville” wonderland, complete with lights, displays, a donation ‘post office’ and a 12-foot Grinch. “That was absolutely crazy,” said Willis. Their corner was flooded with visiting vehicles and delighted families, and the home won first prize in the Sarnia Celebration of Lights contest. She collected hundreds of donations of hygiene supplies for the River City Shelter and Sarnia-Lambton Native Friendship Centre. “The homelessness — it’s just crazy here in the city,” she said. “And we do get to see it first-hand. We’ve been here for twenty-something years and it has gotten really bad.” Recently, a passerby asked her to call 911 because someone was nearly frozen to death in nearby Rainbow Park. “They’re living along the fence, in the ditch and stuff,” she

said. “The drug problem is horrible; and the mental health… people just have no hope.” Some stop by regularly and Willis provides bowls of hot stew or a warm jacket. In summer, she and her daughters help clean up needles in the park. “These are human beings, who belong to someone. Somebody loves them.” She had planned to take a break in the New Year. But after a local mother asked on Facebook if she’d be decorating for Valentine’s Day - because it was her daughter Hailey’s favourite day - she couldn’t say no. So the 12-foot Grinch was transformed into a 12-foot Teddy Bear. She’s already preparing for St. Patrick’s Day (yes, a 12-foot leprechaun) and Easter, and dreaming up plans for next winter’s theme: The Island of Misfit Toys. “I’ve gotten to know all the ladies over at Fabricland pretty well,” she said with a laugh. I took my own daughter to see the home’s Valentine décor and take a photo, but Willis didn’t want to be in the shot. She doesn’t want any recognition, and though she has poured countless hours into brightening up the community,

she brushes it off as the least she can do in these difficult times. “It’s just, like, such a small

thing,” she said. Even though, we both know, it’s really something special.

in the New York Times. In a frenzy, hundreds of men flocked to Oil Springs from all directions. In a strange Patricia twist of fate, John McGee Shaw’s gusher delayed development of Petrolia’s oil fields. Shaw had been working Petrolia’s wells with two other partners in 1861, when its main street was still “a streak in the bush.” Shaw was reportedly an unpleasant man, and “to get rid of him” the partners gave him an acre of land in Oil Springs. Little did they know his discovery would slow all interest in Petrolia. Shaw was a travelling photog-

rapher, believed to be American, who drifted north. He and two partners laboured six months at the well with a spring pole. He was broke; his credit exhausted. Discouraged, Shaw had nearly given up when the gusher was unleashed. The allure of oil made 1862 a stunning year for Oil Springs with an incredible 32 more flowing wells struck, heightening the frenzy. By year end Oil Springs had 1,000 wells producing 12,000 barrels daily and 10 refineries. With such a glut of oil, the price of a barrel plummeted from $4 to a mere 10 cents. This was all happening five years before Confederation, when Ontario was called Canada West. The population of Oil Springs

soared to 4,000. By 1866, the community boasted 1,500 wells, 12 general stores, nine hotels, 27 refineries, and a daily newspaper. But signs of diminishing returns appeared, and in 1866 Oil Springs was abandoned almost overnight. Many headed north to Petrolia, hoping it was the next boomtown. And that year Petrolia began an incredible four-decade boom that made it the Victorian Oil Town of Canada. John Shaw’s name was lost from the 1940s to 2010 and his story blended into that of the well-respected Hugh Nixon Shaw, who helped found the village of Oil Springs. Dana Johnson, who now heads the Lamb-

ton Heritage Museum, set the record straight with a research report that concluded it was actually John Shaw who had struck the first gusher. John Shaw died broke in Petrolia in 1871 at the age of 42. Today, the Shaw Well and the site of many others are located on Fairbank Oil Fields. Owner Charlie Fairbank erected a three-pole derrick at the Shaw Well, visible east of the barn with a mural. Fairbank Oil Fields and the Oil Museum of Canada together comprise one National Historic Site.

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anada’s first oil gusher exploded 160 years ago near Oil Springs, 40 minutes southeast of Sarnia. John Shaw changed the course of Canadian history when he chiseled 52 metres into the rock formation on Jan. 16, 1862. Oil gushed high above the treetops, spewing 2,000 to 3,000 barrels a day before it was finally controlled. The released oil flowed down the frozen Black Creek valley and into Lake Erie. Once controlled, the well still flowed mightily for four months before slowing. News of the gusher travelled fast, far and wide. It showed up

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City council loves big dream projects – in an election year

Sir: At the Jan. 17th Sarnia council meeting we learned about the Waterfront Master Plan, which will cost $55 million, and a new indoor sports centre, which will cost at least another $34 million. At the previous meeting we heard about a $3.4-million expansion of the Bright's Grove library.

Unfortunately, no one mentioned the $8 million required at Sarnia's wastewater treatment plant, or the millions still required

to fix the city’s neglected shoreline protection, or the other huge infrastructure repair backlog that continues. Why is no one talking about the 100-year-old watermains, which cost thousands a year to maintain, or the remaining combined storm sewers that pollute the river? This year, the city

promised taxpayers $60 million in capital spending, but ending up with only $49 million. And taxpayers still don't know how much of that is new capital money for 2022 and how much was carried over from previous years? Hiring consultants to dream might be a great way to head into an

election year, but I would prefer that we hire consultants to help us get us out of the mess we are in. While other communities are providing zero property tax increases, Sarnia had to move $2.9 million from reserves to cover operating expenses in 2022. That seems quite unsustainable. It has been said, 'Be-

ware of strangers offering gifts.' But I would say, 'Beware of politicians and their master planning mania." Respectfully submitted,

Sir: As I recall, many decades ago, numerous children from different communities got sick from the same condition within a short time frame. A commonality was found. All of them had been to properties that were empty spaces where dog owners took their

pets. It was found the ground was contaminated with dog waste. Dog droppings can contain hookworm and other intestinal parasites, as well as giardia, E. coli, and salmonella. Parasites from feces can remain dormant in the ground for years, and can enter

a person's body through the skin and thrive. Children become infected by rolling, crawling, or sitting on the ground. For those reasons, New York State in 1978 became the first to pass a “Pooper-Scooper” law that requires dog owners to clean up after their

pets. New York's law inspired similar canine waste ordinances in other cities. Please, Sarnia, do NOT put a dog park at the beach or a park where people play!

— Susan MacFarlane Sarnia

Child’s balloon a Dog droppings full of dangerous pathogens reminder for us all

Sir: I went to the “drive-by” held in support of front-line workers at the hospital recently. A mom and child stood near me. The cute little guy was two. He had a foil balloon of a shark, and at the sight of the first fire truck began yelling and jumping around. After the parade went by he went over with his mom to a group of health workers and handed one of the nurses his balloon. It read: “You are Jaw Awesome” It was a special, touching moment.

Driving home I thought, “Through the eyes of a child.” Many adults still have no idea what front-line workers are dealing with every day. Thank you, to all of them. It was also a reminder of how any measure of kindness can do wonders. We all need to reach out and make someone’s day a little brighter, to let them know they are not alone. We are going to get through this together.

— Marie Cebulski Sarnia

The right to be wrong can’t be ignored

Sir: The Journal’s openness to contrary opinions is commendable. For example, Brian Wallace’s Jan. 27th letter, “Are vaccines really the solution to the pandemic?” His right to be wrong can’t be ignored. But his right doesn’t change reality. Vaccines work.

Furthermore, I will complete my rant with this comment. As a diabetic approaching 70, his apparent belief that seniors are going to die if hit by a strong wind got me so aggravated I had to stop watching a rerun of the Andy Griffith Show. — Neil Bowen Sarnia

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Fed up with government controls, pandemic mismanagement

Sir: I don't know about other local residents, but I am fed up with the federal and provincial governments telling us how to live our lives and what we can and can't do. Since the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020 we have been controlled and lied to by our governments. Most people got vaccinated because they were told it was protection from

getting infected. Turns out that was false. Fully vaccinated people were getting infected, along with the unvaccinated. Then they told us it is still better to get fully vaccinated, plus a booster shot, because it would boost our immune system, so if we get infected the illness will be much less than in the unvaccinated. Well, the ICUs are full of both vaccinated

living with COVID. Let's take our lives back and exercise the freedoms our forefathers fought so hard for, and quit letting the socialites in government tell us what to do. Please, tell them they are elected to work for us, not dictate to us.

and controlled our lives for two years now, and how is that working out? Not very well. We recently hit record numbers for cases and people in hospital with COVID infections. I don't need the government telling me what to do, and neither do restaurants and small businesses. The government has proven that they have no expertise or common sense about

and unvaccinated people suffering from COVID-19. So why is government discriminating against the unvaccinated and making laws requiring proof of vaccination to enter restaurants and other public places, when being vaccinated doesn’t stop you from getting infected and spreading the virus? The government has dictated

— Greg Hamilton Sarnia

Had a bad reaction to vaccine Large freedom rally in Sarnia

Sir: In March I got my first shot of the Pfizer vaccine, and in May I received a second shot of the Moderna vaccine, after I was told no problem should occur. I developed a red hot burning rash on

my right arm. It did cool down in a couple of weeks, but a rash occurred with a persistent, uncomfortable itch on both arms, neck and shoulders for seven months. A third shot is not going to happen. This is a big

problem with our media and government. They refuse to tell the truth to the people as it really is. I am 84 and otherwise in almost perfect health.

Sir: Regarding the Jan. 27 letter entitled, “Alarmed by U.S. political instability.” In fact, it is the writer who is resoundingly alarmist, given that friends do not invade friends. The North Atlantic Treaty Organi-

zation, NATO, promulgates that maxim. I agree, as the letter writer states, that a safe food delivery system needs to be assured and secured, but there will not be “shooting and bombing to impact the movement of goods.”

There will be no need to secure the Canada-U.S. border. Rest easy, matters will turn out OK, notwithstanding some potential trouble spots.

— John Parker Sarnia

Risk to the border was overstated

— Richard Sourkes Sarnia

Sarnia to date. Lambton OPP closed westbound Highway 402 between the bridge and Modeland Road for a period. Commercial traffic was diverted to the U.S. border

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large rally to demand freedom from government pandemic restrictions brought sections of Sarnia to a near standstill Sunday afternoon. Hundreds of horn-honking transport trucks and flag-waving pickups blocked westbound Highway 402 and formed convoys that snarled traffic in parts of Sarnia, including Exmouth, Christina and Front streets. Another convoy comprised largely of farm vehicles stretched for about a kilometre at the approach to the Blue Water Bridge. At City Hall, more than 100 people gathered to cheer on motorists as they drove through the downtown core, honking horns and waving Canadian flags. Participants said they are fed up with government restrictions, vaccine passport mandates, and ongoing border restrictions. Some said they are also angry at mainstream media outlets for what they called unfair and one-sided reporting. The protest was by far the largest “freedom convoy” in

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Marg Stewart remembered as strong community advocate had a great relationship,” Noelle’s mother Lynn Paquette recalled. Noelle Paquette’s tragic 2013 death shocked the community, and prompted Marg to start a fundraiser in her honour that spring. ‘Noelle’s Gift of Fitness’ grew to include area gyms and studios, inviting participants to try new activities while raising money for Noelle’s Gift, which supports children across Sarnia-Lambton. “She took it upon herself to generate donations and hundreds of volunteers — she was Marg Stewart just one amazing lady,” said been proud to support the Paquette, noting $250,000 was raised through the fund- cause. “One of the biggest things raiser since that first year. for me growing up was that Pandemic restrictions there was nothing local for forced the event to move online last year, but it didn’t stop kids, so that’s something that she would absolutely supMarg from raising another port, ” she said. “We have been $25,000 on her own, collectblown away by the amount of ing pledges and hosting her people who have just come virtual classes from home. together to do all this.” This month, Ironworks Every year, Marg called the Health and Wellness Centre Paquette’s on New Year’s Eve has launched a fundraiser in — the anniversary of Noelle’s Marg’s honour — encouraging donations to Access Open death — just to check in and send her love, Lynn Paquette Minds — a youth mental health facility set to open this said. “It was always about us — summer. never about her. Our family Donations can be e-transloved her. We’re all going to ferred to info@ironworksfitmiss her; the community is ness.ca or made directly to Access Open Minds at http:// going to miss her. Just her energy — she was a hardball. www.bwhf.ca/donate. Select “If you took her class and ACCESS from the dropdown box and specify it’s a donation you were slacking, you were in trouble,” she said with a in Marg’s memory. Donors receive an automatic emailed laugh. “Watch out, Noelle, because Marg’s going to be tax receipt. after you in heaven.” MacKinleigh Stewart, who struggled with her own mental health growing up, • To contact the Eating said her mom would have Disorders Outreach Program at Bluewater Health, call 519464-4400, Ext. 5217. • Child & Youth Crisis Line: 1-833-622-1320. • Lambton’s Mental Health Crisis Service: 519-336-3445 or 800-307-4319. • Sarnia-Lambton Distress Line: 519-336-3000 or 1-888-DISTRES (347-8737). • Crisis Text Line: text HOME Grades to 686868

the ones that suffer in silence,” MacKinleigh Stewart said. “The strong ones often feel unworthy and afraid of arg Stewart was a asking for, or accepting help rock for everyone from others. around her. “Because this role of being “Everyone knows my mom ‘strong’ and being ‘the one was strong,” MacKinleigh who holds down the fort’ Stewart said of her mother, becomes an identity.” a well-known community For the past several years advocate and business owner. Marg Stewart ran Group“She had a lot of people who Works — a small-group leaned on her.” personal training program Stewart dedicated her life focused on strength, body positivity and overall health. “There were a lot of things that are typically part of the fitness industry that she would not allow in her St. Joseph’s Hospice is a compassionate and supportive community of practice,” MacKinleigh staff, volunteers, and donors dedicated to making living and dying as Stewart said of her comfortable and as meaningful as possible at the end of life. Since 2009, mom, who struggled St. Joseph’s Hospice has served nearly 2,100 residents. Hospice services with a life-threatening are an essential component of our health care system, focusing on eater disorder growing individualized care and comfort. Dignity and comfort are the cornerstones up. “She recovered of care at St. Joseph’s Hospice. We welcome people of all backgrounds, through finding her cultures, and religions. strength and being We also offer a variety of supportive services to address the unique needs physically strong. of those in our community who have a life limiting illness, their family “She would not allow members and those grieving the death of a significant person. Some of our things like ‘diet talk’ or supportive services include bereavement support for adults and children. talk of 'losing weight’ All services are offered FREE of charge to the Sarnia-Lambton community. in her practice. She didn’t have mirrors in her workout space; and she really did a lot to switch peoples’ focus from caring about what they looked like, to caring about their bodies’ function and mobility, and being fit, not just physically — but spiritually and mentally.” St. Joseph’s Hospice receives partial funding for nursing care costs One of Marg’s favouthrough the Ontario Ministry of Health. rite class participants To bridge the funding gap, St. Joseph’s Hospice was Noelle Paquette. “She was right up must raise over $1.6 million each year front with Marg; they ($133,000 per month - $4,384 per day)

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to helping others in need, raising money for local charity, and helping others find strength and recovery through fitness. But her own silent struggle became too much to bear. Stewart died by suicide last month, leaving her community, family and friends in shock. She was 57. “I just feel like there needs to be a conversation about strong people. They are often

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rian DeWagner wants to be perfectly clear about the stories he writes and posts for the Lake Chipican Hockey Co. They’re mostly fiction. There might be a smattering of truth to some of them, but most are just for fun and based on a simple premise - having a good time with the time-honoured tradition of pond hockey. DeWagner’s story about the crates of booze dumped into the lake during Prohibition? Not true.

The yarn he wrote about a toddler named Emma Manning who became the seventh member of a 1924 Chip Lake women’s team and the first two-year-old to score a goal in league play? Pure malarkey. So why bother? “We do it because we’ve built a community of sorts with these pond stories. Getting out on the ice is something so simple and brings us together when everything else seems to be tearing us apart,” explains DeWagner, a counsellor for at-risk students with the Lambton Kent District School Board. Prior to the pandemic, he and wife June Partridge developed a reputation

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for creating local fun for kids, first with a girls’ field lacrosse league called Janie Lax, and later by introducing non-hockey girls to Canada’s game at the Janie Puck Sauce Academy. With so many limitations on organized sports over the past two years, the couple turned to their love of pond hockey culture to keep the family active. The focus of their Instagram and Facebook posts is Lake Chipican in Canatara Park. Hockey ponds at Twin Lakes, Heritage Park, Logan Pond, Marthaville, Petrolia, Blue Point, and Mitchell’s Bay also get attention. As well, there’s feature posts about favourite backyard and neighbourhood rinks, like the one groomed by residents of McMillen Parkway. The Lake Chipican Hockey Co. formed last spring but really took off this winter when arenas shut down and frozen ponds turned into recreational hubs all over Sarnia-Lambton.

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community is inspiring. We have a lot of local people who respond, but also people from all over the U.S. and Canada who have stories about Lake Chipican.” His Lake Chipican Hockey Co. posts not only celebrate pond time, they rely heavily on historic photos and the stories they evoke about characters with epic names like the Chip League’s Sean Schmershinch and the Mooretown Lady Ramblers’ Charity Harse. The endeavor began almost by accident when

DeWagner and Partridge made some sweatshirts for themselves using heat press equipment they have at home. Others asked for them and before long they started an Instagram account. “We feel so lucky to live in Sarnia,” said DeWagner who grew up near Wallaceburg. “We knew that we needed a way to come together when so many of us are so busy drifting apart,” he wrote in a post this month. “Lake Chipican has become its own frozen Field of Dreams.”

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‘Snow angels’ happy to clear sidewalks for seniors

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andy McDonald knows a little extra help can go a long way these days. The Sarnia firefighter is a shoveller with the city’s Adopt-a-Driveway program, which means when the snow flies he and other volunteers clear driveways and sidewalks for seniors and people living with disabilities. “I know they appreciate it,” said McDonald, who helped enlist backup from five more firefighters when he learned the program was short on help. “I put the word out to the guys on my shift and put our names forward to see how we can help. Between the group of us, we cover two different driveways, so it’s worked out really well.” Volunteers are asked

to attend their matched homes whenever about 3 centimetres (1.2 inches) of snow falls from December to April. The firefighters went out four times in January. “We’re not always able to get there right away, but at the end of our shifts we’ll be there at 7 a.m. to get it done,” McDonald said. This is the third year for Sarnia’s Adopt-aDriveway Program, in partnership with Lambton Elderly Outreach (LEO). It’s funded by a one-time grant with the Royal Bank of Canada through the Sarnia Community Foundation, and the province of Ontario’s New Horizons grant. “The need in the community is so large,” said Amy Weiler, LEO’s Community Engagement Specialist, who matches residents who require snow clearing with the volunteers.

Library shelves overdue fees on books, materials

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ines on overdue library books and other materials will become a thing of the past starting March 1. Lambton County said overdue fines don’t act as an effective incentive to return library materials on time, and disproportionately impact people who have little income and those who speak English as a second language.

The county said research has shown eliminating fines yields higher return rates, and increases circulation and overall library use. Patrons will still be responsible for returning library items on time, and fees will still be charged for lost or damaged materials. Items not returned will be considered lost 30 days after the due date, and borrowers will be charged replacement fees.

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About 25 homes are covered this year. “We were prepared to take up to 40 homes, but we needed to balance that with the number of volunteers that we got.” Only ten to 15 volunteers are active with the program this year, in addition to the six firefighters, who include Brian Secord, Austin Noble, Sam McCormack, Dave Lyon and Roy Eddleston. “We’ve created a sustainable model now, and

I guess the biggest need for the program to keep it rolling is volunteers,” Weiler said. “We hope more people can get on board as we plan ahead for next year.” Cleared pathways and steps are crucial to those residents who struggle to leave home for appointments, or require in-home service providers to access the home safely. And for many, it’s not easy to ask for help, she added.

“It’s something that’s really hard to admit — that you need help or you can’t do something anymore,” she said. “With the aging population, we’re always going to need services to help people as they transition into giving up some of the work around the house. “It’s more than clearing snow; more than just a driveway. There’s a person in that home who really needs help.” McDonald said that

while he hasn’t met the residents at the homes he’s assigned to, he’s happy to know they’re waking up to a freshly cleared driveway this winter. “We’re all getting older and we’re all going to need a little help in the future,” he said. “So maybe now’s the time to start paying it forward.” Anyone interested in volunteering for the Adopt-a-Driveway program in 2022-23 can contact hr@sarnia.ca

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70% of police arrests are repeat offenders, study finds

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arnia council’s concern about a ‘catch and release’ justice system has been borne out by the numbers. A new city police report analyzed data from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31. It found 70% of arrests made (381 of 546) over that period were of individuals already bound by a judicial release from a previous arrest.

(Mental health-related arrests were omitted from the analysis, police said). “The trend now is that everyone seems to get released, no matter how many times they’ve been arrested,” said Sarnia Police Chief Norm Hansen. “And so, for the police, it becomes the term ‘a revolving door.’” Officers, Hansen noted, aren’t supposed to be concerned about what the courts do. “But when you’re arresting

the same person time and again, the public actually turns to us and says, ‘What are you doing? How is this happening?’” That’s especially true for property crimes such as thefts and garage break-ins, he said. “The very next day they’re doing the same thing in the same place, and the owner will look at us and say, ‘What are you doing?’ Well, we’re doing what we can do.” In December, Coun. Bill Dennis’ sparked a debate at

City Hall after raising the issue of “catch and release” justice and its impact on residents frustrated by brazen and repeat petty crimes. Councillors later voted 8-1 to urge Ontario for take action on repeat offenders, and to share their concerns with the federal government, Sarnia Police, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.

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Chilly fundraiser to benefit Habitat

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his year’s Coldest Night of the Year will benefit Habitat for Humanity Sarnia-Lamb-

ton. The Feb. 26 event invites participants to a join a chilly evening walk of two kilometres or five kilometres to better understand the experience of being on the streets in a cold Canadian winter. Officials are hoping to raise $25,000. The walks begin at the Big Family Brewing Company, 485 Harbour Rd., and include a rest stop and bowl of chili or soup at the finish line. Money raised will help build four Habitat homes in Sarnia and Forest this year. For more visit, https:// cnoy.org/location/sarnialambton

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Valentine’s Day FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Different types of chocolate to give this Valentine’s Day

• Milk chocolate: Milk chocolate is produced with low levels of cocoa and high amounts of sugar and milk. In addition, it contains cocoa butter and chocolate liquor. Milk chocolate often is made up of 3.39 percent butterfat, 10 percent chocolate liquor and 12 percent milk solids. • Semi-sweet chocolate: Semi-sweet chocolate is largely an American creation and term. It contains at least 35 percent cocoa solids and is darker than sweet dark

hocolate is a popular gift on Valentine’s Day. According to the Nielsen Company, Valentine’s Day is the third busiest holiday for chocolate sales, following Halloween and Easter. More than 70 million pounds of chocolate are purchased each year and offered as Valentine’s Day gifts. Chocolate connoisseurs can learn more about the different types of chocolate to find the one their loved one will find most appealing.

• Bittersweet chocolate: Bittersweet chocolate typically contains at least 50 percent chocolate liquor, but some will

chocolate. The amount of sugar varies across brands.

Unique ways to celebrate this year

o you want your sweetheart to have an unforgettable Valentine’s Day? If you’d like to plan a memorable experience, here are four unique ideas to consider. 1. Rock climbing Get your valentine’s blood racing by taking them rock climbing. This activity requires trust and communication, so it can be the perfect way to bond. Follow up with a smoothie or casual lunch.

2. Roller or ice skating Enjoy gliding along hand in hand at your local ice or roller rink. Some places allow you to rent skates if you don’t have your own. Consider finishing your date with an ice cream sundae or a cup of hot cocoa. 3. Axe throwing Awaken your sweetheart’s inner lumberjack by taking them axe throwing. Learn different techniques from a coach and set high scores while having

have between 70 and 80 percent. The sugar content is unregulated, so one manufacturer’s bittersweet may not be as bitter as another’s. • White chocolate: White chocolate has cocoa butter but no chocolate liquor or cocoa products. Therefore, it is not truly chocolate. • Candy coating chocolate: This has no cocoa butter and uses vegetable or palm oils in the recipe. It often is used in dipping or enrobing because of its excellent

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Valentine’s Day FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Five alternatives to common Valentine’s gifts

illions of people are set to spend untold dollars on Valentine’s Day gifts or experiences this year. Data compiled by InfographicPlaza.com indicates that individuals traditionally spend the most on jewelry, a night out, flowers, apparel, and gift cards on Valentine’s Day. Fifty-two percent of people who buy Valentine’s gifts will spend money on candy, particularly chocolate. Though tried and true gifts never fail, those looking for something a little different this Valentine’s day can consider these alternatives. Traditional: Candy/chocolate Alternative: Baked goods Bite-sized baked offerings can be a welcome change to

boxed chocolates or chocolate-covered strawberries. Consider petit fours, which are tasty layered cakes about one to two inches in size. The popular franchise Nothing Bundt Cakes also offers Bundtinis™, which are slightly smaller than cupcakes and can be mixed and matched in a variety of cake flavors.

Traditional: Bouquet of a dozen red roses Alternative: Flowering plant Flowers are a quintessential romantic gift, but if you’re looking for something that can endure much longer, go with a plant. After all, plants are a traditional symbol of love and affection. Beautiful interior flowering plants include African violets, Bromeliads,

Kalanchoe, Gardenia, Orchids, Peace lilies, Amaryllis, Christmas cactuses, and Jasmines. Traditional: Dinner out Alternative: Feed the needy Civic-minded sweethearts may appreciate the thought of donating the time and money they might normally spend on a restaurant meal by helping to ensure needy children and adults have access to hot meals.The Feeding America network is a nationwide network of food banks that secures and distributes meals. Individuals can learn more about volunteerism or how to make donations at feedingamerica.org/. Traditional: Lingerie Alternative: Time spent together In a poll of more than 350 women, Business Insider discovered that lingerie was one of the gifts women did not want to receive on

Valentine’s Day. In fact, 97 percent of respondents weren’t fans of receiving lingerie on Valentine’s Day. Spending time together doing something couples are passionate about may be more well-received. Traditional: Stuffed animal Alternative: Adopted animal There are only so many stuffed animals, particularly fuzzy teddy bears, an adult can

collect. Instead, why not adopt a shelter animal or donate to an animal rights organization? Before gifting a pet, confirm the recipient is on board with the idea. A pet is a years-long emotional and financial commitment that requires forethought and planning. Couples can look beyond the traditional when shopping for Valentine’s Day gifts this year.

A long-distance Valentine’s Day: three ways to celebrate

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Valentine’s Day FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Treat that special someone to something decadent

here aren’t too many days on the calendar when individuals feel like they can indulge in decadent desserts without feeling guilty. But Valentine’s Day allows all the guilt-free indulgences one can handle, making it an ideal time to treat that special someone to a delicious, homemade dessert. This recipe for “Milk Chocolate Torte with Assam Tea Ganache” makes for a fitting end to a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner. Milk Chocolate Torte with Assam Tea Ganache Serves 6 to 8 INGREDIENTS: 8 ounces dark milk chocolate (41% cocoa content) 4 tablespoons Tippy Assam tea leaves (or an Assam of your choice) 1⁄2 cup water

4 ounces sweet butter 4 large eggs, separated 1⁄3 cup all-purpose flour, sifted twice 2 teaspoons malted milk powder 7 ounces heavy cream 2 tablespoons Tippy Assam tea leaves 7 ounces dark milk chocolate, cut into 1⁄2-inch pieces 1 tablespoon unsalted (sweet) butter Chocolate Torte: Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly coat the bottom and sides of an 8-inch springform or regular cake pan with nonflavored aerosolized spray. Line the bottom with a circle of parchment paper. In a double boiler or a stainless steel bowl set over a pan of simmering water, melt the chocolate. In a separate small

saucepan, bring the tea leaves, water and butter to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir to melt the butter, allowing the tea leaves to infuse in the water-butter mixture for 3 minutes. Pass through a fine sieve into the chocolate. Stir to blend. Allow to cool for about 15 minutes. Separate the eggs, place the whites into a perfectly clean, fat-free bowl of an electric mixer and the yolks into the chocolate mixture. Beat whites until soft peaks form. Sift

flour and malted milk powder together and then fold in egg whites. Fold this flour-malted milk powder mix gently but thoroughly into the chocolate base. Pour into the prepared cake pan and bake for about 35 minutes, or until the cake appears firm, but not dry. This cake is very moist inside and will fall as it cools. Now make the ganache! Assam Ganache: In a heavy 1-quart saucepan, bring the cream and tea leaves to a boil. Remove from heat and allow to infuse further for 3 minutes. Pass through a finemeshed sieve into a bowl set over a pot of simmering water. Slowly add the chocolate and gently stir to blend, without aerating. Add the butter and stir until completely melted. Set aside.

ASSEMBLY: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or foil. Place the cake on a cooking rack, then place the rack on the cookie sheet. Pour the ganache over the cake, using a spatula to spread the ganache evenly as needed. Allow to set. Scrape up any ganache that drips off the cake and pour to cover the cake a second time. (Reheat slightly over a pot of simmering water, if necessary, to loosen the mixture.) Cool at room temperature. Note: If your kitchen is hot, place the cake in the refrigerator just until the ganache sets and feels dry to the touch. Remove the cake from the refrigerator about 20 minutes prior to serving and allow it to adjust to room temperature.

The thoughtful gift of healing

he gift of massage treats recipients to relaxation and the healing power of therapy and can serve as an escape from the stresses of daily life. Swedish massage This classic, standard massage offered at many facilities has become synonymous with massage therapy. Using lotion or oil, therapists will begin with general, broad strokes on the body and then move on to address specific problem areas. The basic strokes involved in Swedish massage include petrissage (kneading, rolling and lifting), effleurage (long, smooth strokes), friction, tapotement (percussion-like movements), and vibration. Swedish massage is ideal for those who have never before visited a massage therapist. Deep tissue massage Deep tissue massage is similar to Swedish massage, but the technique focuses on the deepest layer of muscles to target knots and release chronic muscle tension. This massage can work out

kinks and is recommended for people who like a deeper-pressure massage. Hot stone massage When giving a hot stone massage, massage therapists will use a form of therapy that follows the same principles of Swedish massage with the addition of heated stones, according to Hand & Stone massage centers. Adding heat to specific areas of the body enhances feelings of relaxation. The heat also enables the massage to be delivered without extra exertion of pressure. Shiatsu Shiatsu is a form of Japanese bodywork that involves localized pressure by the therapist’s fingers or other body parts (elbows/arms) in a rhythmic sequence along the body. Each point is held for a few seconds. The practice has roots in traditional Chinese medicine, and can be used to stimulate acu-

pressure points on the body.

Reflexology Reflexology has ancient origins, but was refined by physiotherapist Eunice Ingram in the 1930s. It targets areas on the hands and feet believed to be connected with other areas of the body. Reflexologists apply pressure to these points and can stimulate the release of endorphins in the body to reduce stress and discomfort. Aromatherapy massage Many massage therapists will offer aromatherapy as part of massage packages. Scents may trigger certain responses, helping to invigorate, relax or recharge the body. Oils may be scented, or perfumed candles or incense may be present in the room. Massage can help relax and heal. Many people see it as a luxury indulgence, making it a prized gift for Valentine’s Day.

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Obituary

RAMSEY, Donna Bernice

Peacefully on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, with her family by her side at Sumac Lodge, Donna Bernice Ramsey passed away at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Samuel J. Ramsey (2018). Loving mother of Bruce (Lily) Ramsey, Bonnie (David) Butler and Marilou (Jorge) Maiuri. Cherished grandmother of Clayton (Michelle) Butler, Paul Butler (Toni Padiglia), Michelle (Brian) Krusky, Sabrina (Ted) Russell, Brian Ramsey, and Giancarlo (Angela) Maiuri. Treasured great-grandmother of Braxton, Julianna, Olivia, Sophia, Liam, Donna, Owen, and Kate. Dear sister of Joan (Wilson) Smith, Audrey McClure, Betty (Tom) and Stan Crawford, and sister-in-law of Wilson (Mayra) Smith. Loved by several nieces and nephews. Remembered by Mandi Doan. Predeceased by her parents Lewis and Ida Crawford, and by her grandson Craig Ramsey. Cremation has taken place. In keeping with Donna’s wishes, a private graveside service will be held. The family wishes to thank the staff of Sumac Lodge for their wonderful care and compassion. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia. Memories and condolences may be sent online at www.smithfuneralhome.ca

Paul Van Gaver In loving memory of a dear husband and dad who passed away February 13, 2009

We think about you always We talk about you still You have never been forgotten And you never will Dora, Craig, Scott & Terry

Prayer

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Memoriam In Memory of

KEN HEARNS July 8, 1946 - Feb.16, 2018

REMEMBERING MY ANGEL IN HEAVEN The sadness never goes away the silent tears still flow you’re thought of and so dearly missed more than you will ever know. Your home is now in heaven no more pain for you to endure. I hold onto the memories and treasure them with Love. God took you from this world too soon I wasn’t ready to say goodbye. But the memories are so precious and they’ll last my whole life long. Missed so much, and always Loved by Mary & all the Family

John Arthur Hyde In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who left us ten years ago, February 15, 2012. Ten long years have passed

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was that yesterday our hearts stood still Lovingly remembered by wife Dorothy, and daughters, Suzanne (Blake), Stephanie (Tracey), Catherine (Jens), grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Marty Raaymakers In memory of a man that touched many lives. Thank you for all you gave, so freely and unconditionally. It’s been 2 years now, where did time go? Heaven will certainly have their hands full.....

With Love, Pami & family

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(Never known to fail): Oh most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show me you are my Mother, Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times). Holy Mary, I place this prayer in your hands (three times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then you must publish it and it will be granted to you. Grateful thanks. K.K.

NOVENA TO ST. JUDE

O Holy St. Jude, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, dear kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depths of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return, I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Say 3 Our Fathers, 3 Hail Marys and 3 Glorias. Publication must be promised. St. Jude, pray for us and all who invoke your aid. Amen. This novena has never been known to fail. Publication promised. This novena must be prayed 9 consecutive days. M.L.

IT IS NOW 13 YEARS WE HAVE BEEN APART How much we miss you being here We really cannot say The ache is deep inside our hearts And never goes away Wishing you were here today For even just awhile So we could hear your voice and See your gentle smile Even though we are apart Your spirit lives forever in our hearts

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Pasta Fest Pasta Fest at the Dante Club in support of the Brain Injury Association of Sarnia-Lambton. Includes focaccia bread, house salad, penne pasta and meatballs. $15 per order. 1330 London Rd., 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. To order, contact 226-402-2121 or sarnia.biasl@gmail.com Health Coalition The Sarnia-Lambton Health Coalition seekingo new members interested in advocating for public healthcare and against private for-profit health services. Free membership. To join, visit the Sarnia-Lambton Health Coalition Facebook page and message Shirley Roebuck Baby & Me Dietitian Lynne Brown answers questions about feeding your baby at a virtual “Baby & Me” drop-in class. Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. To receive Zoom link, email EarlyON@ nlchildcare.ca SATURDAY, FEB. 12 Teardown Day Volunteers and large trucks with trailers needed to disman-

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Community What’s Happening tle, load, and transport Celebration of Lights displays from Centennial Park to storage bins at Sandrin Services. Starting 9 a.m. at Centennial Park. Refreshments provided. For more, contact deanholtz@gmail.com MONDAY, FEB. 14 Valentine’s Dinner Point Edward Service Club holding a Valentine’s Day Pasta Dinner. Choice of tomato or alfredo sauce over chicken with shrimp skewer and all the trimmings. 503 Michigan Ave., 6 p.m. Advance tickets only. $25/ person. For tickets, call 519337-9822 after 1 p.m. Chair Exercise West Lambton Community Health Centre offering a virtual chair exercise program. Mondays, 1:30 p.m. To register, contact 519-344-3017 ext. 237 or adinell@nlchc.com Slow Flow Yoga Twin Bridges offering a yoga program to build balance and strength. Bring a mat. Mondays until Feb. 28. No class on Feb. 21. Held on Zoom. 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. To register, visit www.tbnplc.com TUESDAY, FEB. 15 Mindful Eating Learn the benefits of mindful eating, how to tune into your body’s natural cues, and skills to manage cravings at West Lambton Community Health Centre’s virtual Mindful Eating program. Tuesdays until March 1, 1:30 p.m.

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TUESDAY, FEB. 22 Master Your Health West Lambton Community Health Centre offers techniques to deal with everyday challenges of living with chronic pain. Includes light exercises for strength and flexibility. Tuesdays until March 29. 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Zoom. To register, visit myhcp_feb22. eventbrite.ca

Youth Relationships The Women’s Interval Home marks Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month with a 10-week program to educate youth on domestic violence and prevent abuse. 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Wednesdays until April 13. For more or to register, email veronica@womensintervalhome.com

Body & Mind Inspired Monthly topics focused on nutrition, healthy lifestyle, and targeting your best weight. Facilitated by a registered dietitian. Virtual. Fourth Tuesday of every month. 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. To register, contact adinell@ nlchc.com

LOW IMPACT EXERCISE West Lambton Community Health Centre offering virtual exercise classes. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. 9 a.m. To register, contact 519-344-3017 ext. 237 or adinell@nlchc.com

Music Concert Bluewater Chamber Players are performing at Sarnia Library, 124 Christina St. S., 2:30 p.m. Tickets $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and students, free for ages 14 and under. Proceeds donated to Noelle’s Gift. COVID protocols in place. For tickets, contact principalcello@gmail.com or 519-331-4196 or visit the group’s Facebook page

SATURDAY, FEB. 19 Fishing Derby Opening of a three-day virtual ice fishing derby. Participants are encourage to submit a photo of a fish caught to the Bluewater Anglers Facebook account, with their name, for a random draw of three prizes. No entry fee. No fishing licence required that weekend.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 Youth Media Literacy Sexual Assault Survivors’ Centre holding a group session for ages 13-17 to discuss unhealthy and healthy messages in music. 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Zoom. For questions and registration, contact Trish at 519-337-3154 ext. 203 or trish@sascsl.ca.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the estate of SHIRLEY ILONA HANAK Late of Sarnia, Ontario. Creditors and others having claims against the above estate are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Estate Trustee on or before the 31st day of March A.D. 2022 after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to claims that have been received. JAMES JOSEPH CARPENETO Barrister and Solicitor Estate Trustee 316 Christina St N, Sarnia, Ontario N7T 5V5

Thank You

The family of the late Betty Baranek would like to thank everyone for their kindness shown during the recent loss of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Our heartfelt thanks to family, friends and neighbours for the floral arrangements, charitable donations, mass cards, prayers, sympathy cards, phone calls, on-line messages and gifts of food. Your kindness shown to us brought much comfort in our time of loss. We wish to thank Vision Rest Home for the excellent care Mom received during her stay, and for providing a wonderful environment where Mom enjoyed social activities along with many old friends and many new ones. A special thanks to the caring staff at Bluewater Health Emergency Department and the Palliative Care Team on the 5th floor. We will forever be grateful for your taking such good care of our Mom on her final day. Thank you to Father Jose for coming to the hospital on such short notice; your presence was comforting and much appreciated. We wish to thank Deacon Dave for officiating, and the staff of Mackenzie & Blundy Funeral Home for your support, kindness and direction given to us during our time of need. Dan, Mike, Darlene, Debbie & families

Therapy Online, to speak on managing compassion fatigue and stress in online service delivery. 8:30 a.m. Free and virtual. Hosted by Sexual Assault Survivors’ Centre and St. Clair Child & Youth Services. Register on Eventbrite. Link available at sexualassaultsarnia.ca.

Card of Thanks The family of Cor Sanders, who passed away January 15, 2022, would like to make a couple special acknowledgements; To Astrid Vanderburgt for the companionship that kept Cor young these past 15 years; To Theresa Brown and family and Mike Huckle and family for being great neighbours to Cor for over 50 years. To our employers; Hucker Flooring, Starlight Casino, and R.W. Andrews for time off and compassion along with the flowers, fruit baskets, and gift cards; To the team of nurses and doctors at Bluewater Health and the first responders for their compassion and care in his final days; to Smith Funeral Home for taking care of his arrangements and offering guidance during this difficult time; to Father Brian Jane and the wonderful staff at St. Benedict’s church for the beautiful service; and finally to all the friends and family who sent sympathies, cards, emails, phone calls, donations, baskets, and other gifts. The outpouring of love and support after the loss of our father and grandfather has been heartwarming; it is appreciated more than you know.

With love and gratitude, The Sanders Family

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