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As musician Mike Stevens puts it, if Sarnia’s air doesn’t get you the French fries will
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A MALE GREY screech owl peers out from its hole as a squirrel tucks into a nut on the same tree, located on a private yard in Sarnia. Their conflict is an old one. The owl has tried to raise a family there in the past, only to have harassing squirrels frighten off the female, said photographer Ronny D’Haene. Screech owls normally eat mice but will occasionally prey on chipmunks and squirrels, he noted. “But every screech owl I’ve seen is nervous of squirrels.” The owl won the encounter on this day, with the alarmed squirrel scampering up the trunk. RONNY D’HAENE Special to The Journal
Woman seeks action on loud modified cars, trucks
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eva Steenbergen isn’t ready to give up her fight to silence the thundering vehicle exhausts that roar through Sarnia’s streets. “It’s not just a matter of loud vehicles,” said the Sarnia woman, who has spent years pushing for stricter enforcement on the illegal and deafening exhaust systems of modified
cars and trucks. Excessive noise is harmful to health and quality of life, she said. “It’s a violation of human rights.” Steenbergen has collected more than 1,000 signatures on a petition, “Stop the Traffic Nightmare in Sarnia, Ontario.” And she’s bringing her fight to city council this month after a failed attempt to convince Sarnia Police to purchase decibel meters for police cruisers.
She’s now proposing an amendment to Sarnia’s noise bylaw to cover vehicle noise, “so that police have the authority to pull these people over without decibel meters and simply use their dashboard cam,” she told The Journal. "It's all about enabling the police to enforce tougher restrictions on these drivers that stand up in court, and a change in the bylaw will accomplish that.” Sarnia Police Chief Norm Hansen maintains noise levels
are difficult to enforce because it’s left to an officer’s discretion to decide who gets ticketed. “That’s the biggest problem in court — it’s all opinion,” he said. “Believe me, a really loud muffler running around annoys me as well. It’s just that we can’t be everywhere at once, and we do what we can do. “As the weather gets nicer we’ll certainly have officers out there enforcing that law.” Continued on 3
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t’s finally here, Sarnia. The music video featuring Mike Stevens’ affectionate ode to his hometown is already being widely shared on social media. And on May 20, Stevens’ 13th album entitled ‘Breathe In the World, Breathe Out Music,’ will be released on Stony Plain Records. ‘Livin’ In Sarnia’ is the album’s third track and the harmonica virtuoso’s salute to the city. Co-written with bluesman Matt Anderson, it reflects Stevens’ love for his community, its beauty, and the roots he’s put down, he said. Because he prides himself on “keeping it real,” the song also embraces the fact a big chunk of Canada’s petrochemical industry is located here. Using his unique skill of forming words while breathing in and out on the harmonica, he sings: “I’m living in Sarnia and I’m living there still; If the air don’t get me, then the French fries will.” “It’s meant to be funny as well as honest,” he said. “Everyone knows we live in Chemical Valley and our air quality does suck some days, but it does not define us. “Same with the fries under the bridge,” he added. “If you ever leave Sarnia and you come back, you’re probably going to try to find fries. Those things are real.” Continued on 3
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ennett Slater said he never thought much about his art — it just came natu-
rally. “From my earliest memories of colouring books, I never questioned why I liked it,” said the Sarnia native and globally recognized artist, now living in Toronto. “My dad was a teacher and we always had a lot of paper around, so I would just colour and draw for hours. I never
"IT HAS NEVER LIVED. I created it" by Bennett Slater, oil on wood, 20" x 16." Submitted Photo
considered it a calling or anything; I was just like, ‘Doesn’t everybody do this?’” The graduate of St. Christopher’s Secondary (now St. Pat’s) said his former teachers were instrumental in his career path — from Mrs. (Marilyn) Orr encouraging him to apply to the prestigious Sheridan College and obtain a Bachelor of Illustration degree, to tech teacher Mr. (Robert) Walicki, who encouraged Slater to enter an Ontario poster contest and drove him to Windsor to present to a judging panel (he won first place). “When other people see something in you and your work — that’s what keeps you motivated to keep going,” he said. Slater works in graphic design “to help pay the bills” but painting remains his true passion. And it keeps him busy, fielding requests from some of the most prestigious art galleries in the world, including a recent solo show at the Corey Helford Gallery in Los Angeles. “It’s the biggest show I’ve ever done,” Slater said of the Halloween-themed exhibit ‘Giving up the Ghost,’ which featured 20 traditional oil-on-wood pieces painted in a highly realistic
style. “Halloween is my absolute favourite time of year and fall in Southwestern Ontario is so beautiful,” he said, pointing to a theme of old-and-new that runs through his work. “It’s a combination of classic imagery and folklore imagery, mixed with kitsch style.” It took Slater a year — and a lot of self-discipline — to prepare for the show, which debuted last November. “That means a lot of cancelled plans with friends and weekends. It takes a lot to focus to stay committed and inspired by a single idea,” he said. “But I had one of the best years of my life creating that work. “You want to still be loving the work when you’re putting the last paint stroke on your 20th painting — and if you’re not enjoying it then you’re in the wrong business.” He has more pieces in the works these days following requests from group show organizers in Australia, San Francisco and London, England. “I’m in the lucky position where I’ve never really had to reach out to galleries to show with them — it’s basically them seeing my work somewhere else, and trying to see if my
BENNETT SLATER, 35, poses with one of his oil-on-wood paintings, "Hot Doggy," from a 2019 show at the Corey Helford Gallery in Los Angeles. Submitted Photo
work will work with their fan base and collector base," he said. In fact, he’s never had a show in Toronto or his hometown. “No other reason than no Toronto gallery has every reached out to me to show here,” he said with a laugh. “Same goes for Sarnia.” His next goal is to take on the
film industry — that is, creating the poster art for a big movie or television show. “That would be a dream job for me — to have my imagery tied to someone else’s work like that,” he said. “Trying to do something new, something interesting that hasn’t been done, and putting it out there and seeing how people react to it.”
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Continued from 1 Stevens has toured professionally for 35 years, performing on some of the world’s most prestigious stages, including the Grand Ole Opry more than 300 times. Yet he keeps finding new ways to express himself in multiple music genres. For the ‘Livin’ In Sarnia’ video he worked with pal Richard Beland, a music photographer and prof at Lambton College. During the summer of 2020 they invited dozens of local residents to spend a day dancing to the song on Christina Street. They also taped at familiar spots around the city and Aamjiwnaang First Nation. “We did it to make people happy and to be a distraction during the pandemic,” Stevens
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Continued from 1 Last month, police in North Bay, Ont. laid more than 30 charges in the first week of a crackdown on loud and illegal modified vehicles. In addition to improper muffler and excessive noise charges, officers laid charges under the Environmental Protection Act “as a result
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said. “We tried all these impossible things and produced something that makes you feel proud of Sarnia.” Throughout it all, he was fighting late-stage Lyme disease, which caused serious physical problems and impacted his cognitive abilities. “You wouldn’t know by looking at me that I have it now, but my memory is the worst,” he said. He powered through the recordings with the help of musicians Polly Harris, Cory James Mitchell, Kevin Breit, Jeff Getty, Jesse Wells, Art Hratchian and Jeff Bird. On four tracks, Stevens provides the vocals - something he infrequently does. Even some previously recorded songs came out fresh because of his memory impairment. “I was just reacting to what was there in the moment,” he said. “It wasn’t about muscle memory, or licks, or things I’d thought about,
or lines or anything. It was strictly reactionary.” The album’s eclectic style includes the reggae-tinged ‘Like A Little Bird,’ the funky ‘Bad in a Good Way,’ and the bluegrassy ‘Grumbling Old Man, Grumbling Old Woman.’ A few cover songs mixed in are unlikely candidates for the harmonica, including The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald and Amazing Grace. What stands out on the new album is its danceability, Stevens said. “The entire record grooves really hard. That’s what I like about it,” he said. “It’s super unique.” Stevens’ health is steadily improving and he will soon start touring to support the record with Tillsonburg musicians Darrin and Alison Schott. A record release is planned for Sarnia, with no date yet announced. ‘Breathe In the World, Breathe Out Music’ is
available for pre-order at Stony Plain Records. Here’s the link to the’ Livin’ In Sarnia’ video: https://www.youtube.
com/watch?app=desktop&v=liHU7dU7eMY&feature=youtu.be.
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of modified exhausts or the removal of a vehicle’s catalytic converter,” police said. Last summer, Steenbergen appeared before the Sarnia Police Services Board to ask for stricter enforcement and the use of decibel-measuring devices. But a subsequent staff report dismissed the idea. “My biggest concern is that unlike radar or In-
toxilyzer devices, there is no set training or measurable standard as to what is deemed ‘excessive,’” Hanson said at the time. “I know that in the eyes of the general public, enforcement and prosecution should be simple but it is not. He recommended against spending thousands of dollars on a “possibly useless device.” The Highway Traffic
Act clearly states every motor vehicle must be equipped with a muffler in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive noise, Steenbergen notes. And the law clearly prohibits car and truck enthusiasts from modifying the exhausts of their vehicles to make them louder. “When these guys decide they want to go
and lay heavy on the gas, the volume is more than intrusive — it’s gross, repetitive, abusive, violating, fearful noise. Something needs to be done,” she said. Steenbergen said she’s heard from many residents who are tormented by the noise. Some live in her own apartment building, which she said has been targetted by aggressive car enthusiasts
because she has spoken out against them. “It’s a matter of what that’s doing to the babies in the building, and the elderly people… the man with twins whose windows face the street,” she said. “If someone doesn’t stand up and do something, nothing is going to change.”
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He and the Bethel congregation responded immediately to an appeal to help Nikolenko from Ed Dickson, who is with a humanitarian mission known as Loads of Love. Bethel members have made multiple trips to Ukraine since 2011, and Gibb knows displaced people there who want to come to Sarnia. But getting emergency visas approved has been difficult. Dickson has known Nikolenko since she was a child. He met her in 1996 on a mission at an orphanage where she lived. The accomplished artist has not had use of her arms or legs since birth. “I saw in her a gift of positivity and great faith, even though her parents had abandoned her,” Dickson said. Nikolenko, now 33, learned how to use a paintbrush with her mouth and supports
MOUTH PAINTING ARTIST Natasha Nikolenko, seen here in her new Sarnia apartment, and caregiver Anya Kozub, are the first Ukrainian refugees to arrive in Sarnia. Facebook Image
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ly evacuated to Bucharest, Romania. Dickson was leading a humanitarian effort to relocate 5,000 children from targeted areas in the Ukraine, and knew Nikolenko needed help as well. “I am overwhelmed by Sarnia’s generosity,” he said Monday during a stop in town to visit Nikolenko. He returned from Ukraine on April 24 and described the situation as shocking. “I was completely surprised by the devastation. The destruction is worse than I thought,” he said. Loads of Love has 40 employees in the Ukraine and surrounding countries, helping evacuate people from underground bomb shelters. “It’s so good to see Natasha is safe. She has been through so much,” Dickson said. As yet, Nikolenko is unavailable for an interview. However, on April 23, three days after arriving in Sarnia, she posted a translated message on Facebook:
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The Journal scores big at Ontario newspaper awards JOURNAL STAFF
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he Sarnia Journal had one gold, three silver and a bronze at this year’s Ontario Community Newspaper Awards. The five overall awards tied the most received in a single year by your hometown newspaper. The Journal finished first in the category of Best Special Section for Sarnia Remembers: A special tribute to our local heroes. “I thought this was one of the best Remembrance Day tributes I have seen,” the OCNA judge said of the 24-page special section. “Easy-to-read stories of the locals who participated in the war that were
compelling, relatable, and often made me cry.” The Journal had a second place finish in the largest category of all - General Excellence – which recognizes the best weekly newspapers in Ontario based on overall writing, photograph, presentation and advertising. “A clean design keeps the Sarnia Journal a breezy and fun read for news about civic and community happenings, business, local history, sports and arts,” a panel of three judges said. “The listings and weekly trivia are an added bonus, and they highlight their excellent photography well.” Reporter Cathy Dobson placed second in the highly competitive category
Lambton College recognized for research, program
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olleges And Institutes Canada has once again recognized Lambton College for its research excellence. Lambton won the Gold Applied Research and Innovation Excellence Award after taking on more than 200 projects in the 2020-21 fiscal year and hiring 260 research students and 82 research graduates. The college also won a
Bronze Award in program excellence for its Aamjiwnaang Personal Support Worker (PSW) program. The program provides Indigenous learners with an opportunity to earn PSW certificate in a culturally safe and respectful environment. It has produced 13 graduates, addressing a need for PSWs while providing care that respects Indigenous culture.
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rrol Village School in Camlachie will be expanded as part of Ontario’s effort to renew existing schools. A $3.8-million addition will add 46 student spaces and 49 licensed childcare spaces, creating two new classrooms and a threeroom childcare addition, Sarnia-Lambton MPP Bob Bailey said last week. The school’s projected population next year is
248 students, and that number is expected to grow, said Brian McKay, business superintendent at the Lambton Kent District School Board. Errol Village School currently has one portable and a second would have been required had the funding announcement not come through, he said. Groundbreaking is expected to start next spring.
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Wildlife. Finally, D’Haene had a third place in Best Feature Photo for his shot of a great egret landing in Lake Chipican on outstretched wings. The winners were announced during a virtual awards presentation on April 29.
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The Journal’s weekly trivia challenge Summer events resuming arnia’s popular Summer Events games, interactive activities and What date in May has . The majority of people in Program is returning this year more. 1as .become commonly known 6the world have what eye with a lineup of free, fami* Queen’s Platinum Jubilee GarNational Star Wars Day? colour?
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ly-friendly events from June to August. Main events include: * Summer Outdoor Concert Series (June 7 - Aug. 25) - live music at various locations Monday to Thursday, including Canatara Park, Seaway Kiwanis Pavilion, Centennial Park, Suncor Agora, Kenwick Park Gazebo, Germain Park Garden and Paul Blundy Park. * Kids Funfest (June 11) - showcases of child and family-oriented organizations and services, with
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den Party (June 4) - a garden party hosted by the Sarnia Historical Society and the City, at Germain Park. Pre-registration required. * Community Better Challenge (June 1-30) - a competition rewarding Canada’s Most Active Community with $100,000 towards physical activity initiatives, led by the ParticipACTION organization. For more, visit https://www.sarnia.ca/play/city-signature-events/
ANSWERS: 1 - May the 4th; 2 - Canada Wide Science Fair; 3 – Sweden; 4 - Steven Stamkos; 5 – Cologne; 6 – Brown; 7 – None; 8 - South Korea; 9 – 21; 10 – Zellers.
THE SUMMER OUTDOOR Concert Series is returning to parks and pavilions across the city this year. In this file photo, Monique D'Arcy performs a Disney tune in Germain Park Gardens. Glenn Ogilvie File Photo
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ARTIST RENDERINGS OF the supportive housing and Friendship Centre project planned for Sarnia. Image courtesy, Two Row Architect
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he 25-year-old Princess of Wales was visiting Kenya on February 6, 1952 when the news arrived about her father, the wartime monarch George VI. Word spread quickly across the United Kingdom and its colonies and dominions: The King is dead. God Save the Queen! Seventy years have passed since Queen Elizabeth acceded to the throne and large parts of the world are now readying to observe her remarkable Platinum Jubilee. Sarnia, which the Royal Couple visited in 1959 during the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway, is part of that celebration.
It begins Saturday, June 4 at 11:30 a.m. with that most iconic of British events – a garden party. Hosted by the City of Sarnia with financial assistance from
the Sarnia Historical Society and Heritage Canada, the twohour celebration will be held on the expansive green lawns of Germain Park. It will offer tea, refreshments, and a reading by
Theatre Sarnia, recapping each decade of Queen Elizabeth’s long reign. Those wishing to attend are asked to register on Sarnia’s website, as early as possible, as space may be limited. The Jubilee Garden Party will provide an excuse to break out your finest and dressiest casual wear. Community Services Coordinator Rachel Veilleux is promising to deliver an authentic English garden party atmosphere. That same evening, on Saturday, June 4, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 62 will host a more formal Jubilee Dinner and Dance for 200 ticket holders. Legion Vice President Ron Realesmith said the event will seek to capture the excitement of the 1950s – the first of the Queen’s seven-decade reign. Attendees are asked to come in their dress uniforms or, as much as possible, in their dressiest ‘50s style attire. It promises to be a nostalgic
evening with musical entertainment by Larry and the Landline pumping out the classic tunes from the 1950s. A cash bar opens at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6 p.m. followed and dancing from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets, available on the Legion’s website, are $40, or $300 for a table of eight. Queen Elizabeth turned 96 on April 21, and we are clearly living in the final years of her momentous reign. Whether you are a monarchist or not (and increasingly many are not), it’s difficult not to admire the life of service she has devoted to the United Kingdom and Commonwealth of Nations. Sarnia’s Jubilee events may be one of the last opportunities to be part of an extraordinary monarch’s historic life journey. Got an interesting tale? Contact columnist Phil Egan at philegan@cogeco.ca
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Time spent in Sarnia Little Theatre an enjoyable stage NORMA WEST LINDER
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hen I was thirty something, I thought it might be fun to take a break from writing and try my hand at acting in Little Theatre. I was right. It was fun. I made many friends in what was then called The Sarnia Drama League. Sadly, most of those people have since passed away— Josephine Ryan, Dorothy Harris, the Lapsleys, the Taylors, the Hadleys, and Stella Wallace among them. I treasure the memories of those thespians and the wonderful after-theatre parties we all enjoyed back in the late ‘50s and early ‘60s.
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to go to Britain for further study. While there, he met Lila Kedrova, who won an Academy Award for her performance in Zorba the Greek. The next year they were married in Northern Ontario. Decades ago, he brought her to meet me, and I have a picture of her sitting under our Christmas tree with my son Jay who was just five at the time. I found her rather shy but very likeable and was sad when I heard of her passing several years ago. Now Richard has passed away as well, after directing many plays in Sault Ste. Marie. Stella Wallace was also very active in local theatre. Every year, she wrote and directed a children’s Christmas play that was always well received by audiences of all ages. My older daughter had a small role in one of them. Stella and her husband had emigrated from England when Jim was offered a job as chem-
ist at Imperial Oil. They settled happily in a house on Lake Huron in Bright’s Grove, where they raised three children. Stella, with a passion for books, became head librarian in the library there. I found her so interesting I once wrote a profile on her for the paper. When it was published, I was embarrassed by the number of mistakes
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Government red tape fueling housing shortage, rising prices
Sir: Everybody is talking about house inflation and the shortage of supply, and people are blaming immigration, foreign buyers, investors, developers, builders, cheap interest rates, and realtors. All levels of government are scratching their heads to come up with solutions, but don’t seem to fully understand the fundamental causes
of price increases and supply shortages. So far, their announcements and policies have been of little use. Governments have gained the most from
higher housing prices, through increased taxation revenue at every level. All housing is heavily taxed and the money ends up in government coffers, providing a steady stream of cash to pay for services. Meanwhile, municipal planning staffs are overrun with regulations and undermanned to handle the problem, and occasionally blamed unfairly.
The real culprit is overregulation. Even with the federal and provincial governments promising money and subsidies for every type of housing, they are not correcting the fundamental problem of less red tape and roadblocks at every level. We need streamlining and more people at the municipal planning and developing stages to guide the process from
There’s a reason we celebrate Mother’s Day
Sir: Mothers are there to wipe away the tears, to hug you when you need it and kiss that boo-boo away. My mother did that and more. When I was nine years old I became very sick and spent months in bed. Every afternoon she would make a pot of cocoa in her best china teapot, and we would have cinnamon toast cut into little squares and eat them for our snack. We would listen to the Happy Gang on the radio (In 1944 there were no TVs) and sing along and laugh at their jokes. Then
she would carry me over to the window so I could wave to my friends as they were coming home from school. Afterwards, she would put me back to bed, wrap a warm quilt around me, and wait till I fell asleep. My mother did this every day for months, and yes, that teapot is front and center in my china cabinet 78 years later.
Sir: For over 20 years, Canadians, including Sarnia-Lambton residents, have united with communities across the country to support the Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life and provide hope to all those living with and beyond cancer. After two years of a virtual format we are excited to announce the return of
Relay For Life in-person events. We’re looking forward to safely gathering, raising funds to support Canadians with cancer and honour those we love. CCS is committed to implementing physical distancing and protecting the wellbeing and safety of people living with cancer, event participants, our donors, volunteers, staff,
— Elizabeth Miles Corunna CORUNNA'S ELIZABETH Miles is 87. Submitted Photo
Relay For Life returns to in-person format
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and supporters. On Saturday, June 11, we invite all Sarnia-Lambton residents to join this year’s Relay For Life and come together to give hope to people affected by cancer. With the help of local residents, we can make a difference in the lives of Canadians with cancer at every stage of their journey.
Join us on June 11 and register at relayforlife.ca. This year's event will be held at Valley Axe Sarnia. For more, please contact us at SarniaRelay@Cancer. ca. Best regards,
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start to finish. Housing should be a local issue, handled by each municipality. There are plenty of resourceful people and companies that, given a chance to operate in a better building environment, could create all the supply we need. We desperately need to increase supply to equal the demand and get us back to a level of afford-
ability in every housing category. Some regulations are necessary, but it’s time to streamline and eliminate overregulation and red tape. A cleaner, faster approach is the path to more abundant and affordable housing. — Mario Fazio Sarnia
Photo radar would cut speeding, noise, near park Sir: In the April 21 article, “Drivers Win: Residents give two thumbs down to photo radar,” Sarnia Councillor Bill Dennis states: “Our citizens simply do not want it - no matter what we call it.” I obviously missed this public survey, and don’t believe one was done of the residents living in the area of Christina Street, Cathcart Boulevard and Canatara Park. With the good weather now here and summer coming, traffic volume (autos and motorcycles) at this intersection is increasing significantly, as it does every year at this time. Many drivers (not all) use the intersection as staging lanes for drag racing-like starts. Speeding, squealing tires, and loud exhaust systems contribute to making unsafe and annoying conditions
at an already busy intersection of pedestrians and autos. The situation peaks on Fridays, weekends and holidays. Good locations for photo radar (Automated Speed Enforcement) and noise control would be Christina Street from Errol Road to Lakeshore Road, and Cathcart Boulevard from the entrance of Canatara to Colborne Road. Furthermore, the point made by Coun. Dennis that photo radar “is viewed by many as a cash grab” is lame. The logic of using a cash grab to stop speeders (breaking the law) does not hold up. Survey the residents of this area and I’m sure the City will receive a different response! — Terry Furlotte Sarnia
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Imperial Oil hits historic milestone of 125 years in Sarnia PHIL EGAN THE JOURNAL
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mperial Oil was an integral part of our city before it could even be called a city. In fact, so important has the refinery been to the life of Sarnia that people can be forgiven for thinking the community’s nickname - the Imperial City - refers to the company’s dominating presence. Sarnia’s nickname actually took root after Prince Arthur, the Duke of Connaught, and his daughter Princess Patricia officially helped transition it from town to city status in 1914. And that happened 17 years after Imperial Oil had arrived in town. Oil was discovered in central Lambton in the 1850s and the first oil well in North America was dug just 18 miles
from Sarnia. In 1880, seven of the pioneer refining companies in London and Petrolia pooled their resources and equipment to form Imperial Oil. Sixteen refiners formed its core management group. Following a lightning strike and fire at its London refinery in 1883, Imperial acquired one of Sarnia’s first oil refineries, built by the Dominion Oil Company in 1871. It had later been passed to the Alpha Hall Company and then to the old Canadian Oil Company. It was rebuilt and operated by the Bushnell Oil Company before its acquisition by Imperial. On May 7, 1897, Imperial Oil began operating the Sarnia refinery under the Imperial name. The following year,
THE IMPERIAL OIL Sarnia refinery, as it appeared around 1900.
Standard Oil of New Jersey, today Exxon Mobil, purchased a controlling interest in Imperial Oil. By the 1930s, Imperial
PICTURED ARE THE men who opened the first Imperial Oil refinery in Sarnia in 1897. From left are, standing: W. B. Elsworth, A. J. Crestor, F. S. French, S. Madden, W. E. Williams, A. L. Graham, A. E. Juhler and E. Tripp. Seated: C. O. Stillman, H. P. Chamberlain, L. P. Grady and W. J. Gilchrist. Submitted Photo
was not only Sarnia’s largest employer, it was influencing Canada’s sports culture. Promotion of its Three Star brand of gasoline on Hockey Night in Canada led to the post-game “three star” player selection. The Sarnia Imperials football team played in three Grey Cup games, and won two of them, helped along by Imperial’s practice of offering its players Depression-era work at the refinery. Imperial Oil’s presence during the Second World War convinced U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King to choose Sarnia as the site for the Polymer Corporation – a synthetic rubber plant built to support the Allied war effort. Polymer in turn led to the development of Sarnia’s Chemical Valley.
Photo courtesy, Lambton County Library
Since then, Imperial Oil has continually expanded and modernized its facilities. Today, it is one of the most highly diversified refining and petrochemical complexes in Canada. In addition to refining capacity of 121,000 barrels of oil a day, the Sarnia site is home to a chemicals plant. The chemical operations produce more than one million tonnes of polyethylene, specialized solvents, olefins, aromatics and plasticizer each year. Imperial’s Sarnia Research Centre is the largest and oldest petroleum research centre in Canada, a worldclass facility focused on developing and improving lubricating oils and fuels, enhancing refinery processes, and developing new technologies to improve environmental performance. Sarnia Site Plant Manager Glenn Hayes took
charge at the complex just as COVID-19 was beginning to wreak global havoc, but Hayes isn’t one to back down from a challenge. He knows his industry is beginning an “energy transition,” with electric cars and even battery-operated aircraft emerging. Hayes can’t predict what Imperial will look like in another 125 years, but said he’s confident the company’s reputation for excellence and innovation will ensure it helps light the way. Some of the changes ahead, Hayes told The Journal, will be announced in the days ahead. Others, like the company’s recently announced battery project, promise substantial electricity cost savings. Whatever lies ahead, Imperial Oil intends to continue its historic role of corporate leadership.
Helen Arts-Smith was Imperial’s first female process operator PHIL EGAN THE JOURNAL
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t’s common these days to see women working in trades and technology roles, but in 1975 a woman wearing a tool belt was still an unusual sight. That year, Helen ArtsSmith was a 19-year-old secretary working in the medical department at Imperial Oil in Sarnia.
“When I look back on it, I’m happy that I did what I did.”
— Helen Arts-Smith
But she had other aspirations. She wanted to become a process operator, a technical job that involves overseeing and managing production of the plant. The company had never before had a woman
employed in such a line of work, and for ArtsSmith to advance it required approval from the top of the organization. Upon completing an apprenticeship, she became Imperial’s first female process operator. After breaking through the glass ceiling in an all-male field, Arts-Smith retired in 2011 from a career that provided a true sense of
pride. “When I look back on it, I’m happy that I did what I did,” she said.
SARNIA’S HELEN ARTSSMITH transitioned from the secretarial pool to become the first female process operator at Imperial Oil’s Sarnia refinery in 1975. Photo courtesy of Kristina Zimmer, Imperial Oil Sarnia Site
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THURSDAY, MAY 5 Health Programs West Lambton Community Health Centre offers a variety of free health promotion programming open to everyone. Includes low impact exercise, yoga, tai chi, mental wellness, nutritious eating programs, and more. For more, contact 519-3443017 ext. 237 or adinell@ nlchc.com, or visit www. nlchc.com or Facebook Well-Being Twin Bridges offering “Pillars of Well-Being,” a series to explore wellness with conversation and tools to assist in living a
Mother’s Day Social Sarnia Anti-Aging Clinic is hosting a charitable Mother’s Day Social, with 100% of ticket proceeds going to the Women’s Interval Home. Includes local vendors, live seminars, live demonstrations and prizes. St. Clair Corporate Centre Gateway Room, 265 Front St. N. 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more, call 519491-6091 FRIDAY, MAY 6 Gentle Yoga Twin Bridges offering a slow, gentle yoga program suitable for most abilities. Yoga mat and strap recommended. Fridays until May 27. Held on Zoom. 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. To register, visit www.tbnplc. com
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to 11:45 a.m. To register, visit www.tbnplc.com Art Show The Lawrence House presents the Lambton County High School Art Show with creative artwork from students across Sarnia-Lambton. 127 Christina St. S., 6 p.m. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. until end of month. For more, call 519-337-0507 SATURDAY, MAY 7 Irish Dance The Sarnia School of Irish Dancem, celebrating 25 years, presents “A Celtic Evening” at the Imperial Theatre, 168 Christina St. N., 7 p.m. The dancers share the stage with Celtic fiddlers, pipers, and Highland dancers, with special guests Jim Lahey, Caitlin Mason, and Maggie's Wake. Tickets $20 adults, $18 senior/students, $72 family pack. For more, call 519-344-7469 Reforestation Project Climate Action Sarnia-Lambton is planting trees, shrubs and mulching to turn urban turf into biodiverse mini-forests. Wiltshire Park, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Rain date May 8. All ages welcome. Bring work gloves, shovels, strong footwear. For more, contact climateactionsarnialambtonnow@ gmail.com Thrift Store Opening Mission Thrift Store Sarnia is holding a Grand Opening event to celebrate its new retail space at 595 Murphy Rd. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prizes, refreshments and more. For more, call 519-337-1614 or visit the store’s Facebook page
Spring Sale Dunlop United Church holding a Spring Sale featuring plants, crafts and refreshments. 757 Rosedale Ave. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain or shine. Free admission. Accessible building. For more, call 519-337-3061 Garage Sale Seaway Sounds Chorus is holding their annual Garage Sale at 723 Houser St. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more, contact 519-3448621 Garage Sale Point Edward Service Club hosting a garage sale, rain or shine, with bake table, book sales, vendors, barbecue hot dogs. 503 Michigan Ave, Point Edward. 9 a.m. start. For more, call 519-3379822 Weekly Dance Regular Saturday night dances with live bands are offered at London Line Burger, 1716 London Line, next to race track. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Seniors welcome. $5 cover. For more, call 519-491-8777 Garage Sale An indoor garage sale at Laurel Lea St. Matthew’s Church, featuring household items, dishes, tools, clothing, etc. 9 a.m. to 12 noon., 837 Exmouth St. For more, call 519-3377078 Dancing London Line Burger hosting weekly Saturday night dances, with live music. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., $5 cover, seniors welcome, 1716 London Line. For more, call 519-491-8777 Craft Sale The Navy Club hosting
a Mother’s Day vendor market and craft sale, featuring baked good, meat pies, pizza kits and a hot lunch café. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1420 Lougar Ave. For more, call Kim at 519330-5068 MONDAY, MAY 9 Pasta Fest Last day to order for Pasta Fest at the Dante Club, in support of the Sarnia & District Humane Society. Includes focaccia bread, house salad, penne pasta and meatballs. Gluten-free and vegetarian available. $15 per meal. Curbside pickup on Thursday, May 12, 1330 London Rd., 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. To order, visit sarniahumanesociety.com Open Stage Musicians, poets, storytellers, and writers invited to perform at the Lawrence House’s Open Stage. Piano and guitar available. Audience members welcome to listen. Free admission. 127 Christina St. S., doors open 6:45 p.m. For more, call 519337-0507 TUESDAY, MAY 10 Chair Yoga Twin Bridges offering a yoga program with seated and standing positions and the support of a chair to help with balance, strength, and flexibility. Tuesdays until May 31. Held on Zoom. 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. To register, visit www.tbnplc.com Card Games Point Edward Service Club hosts Cribbage every Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. and Euchre every Thursday, 7 p.m. 503 Michigan Ave. All are welcome. For more, call 519-337-9822
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 Spring Concert Sarnia Concert Association presents Sinfonia Toronto’s “Spring Bouquet of Classical Pops,” a string orchestra performing Vivaldi’s “Spring” with selections by Dvorak, Mozart, Puccini and more. Imperial Theatre, 168 Christina St. N. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $40 adults, $25 adults, available at box office. For more, visit www.sarniaconcertassociation.ca Slow Flow Yoga Twin Bridges offering a yoga program to build balance and strength. Bring a mat. Wednesdays until May 25. Zoom, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. or in person, 153 Christina St. S., 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. To register, visit www. tbnplc.com THURSDAY, MAY 12 Human Trafficking The Coalition Against Human Trafficking presents the finalized Community Service Provider Protocol Against Human Trafficking. Two-hour sessions, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., at Sarnia Evangelical Missionary Church, 707 Talfourd St. Free, but register at eventbrite.ca Genealogy Jim Benedict, President of Alberta Family Histories Society, to speak at a virtual meeting of the Lambton County Branch of Ontario Ancestors. 7 p.m. Free & open to public. To register, email lambton@ogs.on.ca or visit www.lambton.ogs. on.ca
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4 tips for assisting an elderly relative from a distance
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aring for an elderly relative can be demanding at the best of times. However, if you live far away, it can make things even more difficult. Whether your loved one resides in a different city or country, here are a few strategies for taking care of them from afar.
hire a health-care professional to conduct visits. Make sure you give your loved one a list of people they can contact if they can’t reach you.
2. MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISITS During your visits, assist your loved one with as many of their immediate and future needs as possible. For example, you could help them stock up on groceries, prepare meals, sort medication and schedule appointments.
1. DEVELOP A NETWORK OF CONTACTS Build a network of people who can help your elderly relative when you’re not around. For example, you could ask a trustworthy friend or family member to regularly check in on them. Additionally, you can
3. CHECK IN REGULARLY Frequently checking in with your loved one allows you to stay
on top of their health and habits. On top of face-to-face visits, you can call, email or video chat to keep in touch.
4. PREPARE FINANCIAL RESOURCES If you’ll need to travel or take time off work to accompany your loved one to a medical appointment, it’s a good idea to make room in your budget for this expense. Additionally, some non-profit organizations offer friendly calls or visits to seniors. Find out if a service like this is available in your loved one’s region.
5 things to consider when touring a retirement home
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1. THE UNITS Tour the available units to find out if they include a kitchen, accessible bathroom, balcony and more. This way you can compare different suites and select one based on your budget and needs.
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Three tips for helping you get out of your comfort zone
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re you a homebody? Are you stuck in a monotonous routine? If so, here are three ways you can push yourself to step out of your comfort zone. 1. CHALLENGE YOURSELF Don’t let your everyday routine get stale. If you enjoy going for daily walks, see if you can go further or faster. If you love making art, experiment with a different style or technique to push the limits of
your creativity.
2. CHANGE UP YOUR ROUTINE Do you mindlessly go through the motions of your day? To keep things fresh, try visiting a new place, signing up for a class or striking up a conversation with a friendly stranger. 3. STAY CURIOUS If you’re interested in learning
about another culture or have always wanted to take up a hobby, go for it. It’s important to stay curious and continue to learn new things as you age.
Above all, have confidence in yourself and dare to step out of your comfort zone. Look for activities and outings in your area that will inspire you to be your best self.
Helping you remain safe on a motorized mobility scooter
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o you need a mobility scooter to help you get around? If so, here are a few tips for using one.
• REVIEW THE FUNCTIONS. Learn the location of the different buttons and try them out to understand how they work. • PRACTISE DRIVING. In an open and uncluttered space, learn
how to brake, pick up speed and steer around corners.
• REMAIN SEATED. When you drive your mobility scooter, practise remaining positioned in the middle of the seat. This will prevent you from leaning too far to one side, which could cause you to tip over. • ENGAGE FREEWHEEL MODE. Mobil-
ity scooters usually have a freewheel mode that disengages the brakes and allows your mobility aid to be pushed. However, it’s important to remember to put the scooter back in drive mode when it’s not in use.
• DRIVE IN SUITABLE AREAS. Only drive your scooter on sidewalks, in bike lanes and on the right side of
the road. You should avoid driving on streets without a shoulder.
When purchasing a motorized mobility aid, it must have the mandatory equipment required by your region including brakes, lights, reflector strips and more. For personalized advice, talk to the sales associate at your nearest mobility aid store.
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Lives Lived
Death N Death Notices otices Recent Passings Up To April 27, 2022 Bartley, Sandra (Apr 20, 2022) Couture, Sharon (Apr 26, 2022) Dionne, Gerald (Apr 25, 2022)
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ON MOTHER’S DAY AND HER BIRTHDAY - MAY 11
Mom, we think of you every day. Each spring your lilacs bloom and we remember you at the piano playing so beautifully “The Robin’s Return”. You were so kind, loving and special and your family misses you dearly.
May 9th, 2021 Memories are golden... Love is eternal...
O’Bradovic, Mary (Apr 27, 2022) Croskery, Jacqueline (Apr 25, 2022) Winkler, Ronald (Apr 24, 2022) Coughlan, Jeremiah (Apr 24, 2022) Edwards, Brian (Apr 23, 2022)
- Nadine & family
“God has you in his keeping We have you in our hearts.”
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Karen Hart-Dugas May 7th, 1958 - July 3rd, 2018
The world changes from year to year, Our lives from day to day, But the love and memory of you, Shall never pass away. With love, as always, Your family and friends
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Hazel Dalziel on Mother’s Day A Mother’s love is like a tower Rising far above the crowd And her smile is like the sunshine Breaking through a threatening cloud A Mother’s love is like a beacon Bur ning bright with faith and prayer And through the changing scenes of life We can have a haven there. Always remembering you Mom with special love from daughter Pat and grandson Scott & late Tim
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Jean Tayles August 17, 1930 August 19, 2014
Our 8th Mothers Day without our beautiful Mom! You sure deserve your spot in heaven Mom after raising this motley crew! Happy Heavenly Mother’s Day! Love you forever, Deb, Karen, Margo, Mary Jo, Mark, Brad & families.
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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. A.A.
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Community
Two Sarnia police officers receive medals for bravery
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night — all of that was preceded by years of training, the attention to detail my training officers have given me long the way, critical thinking, and staying calm under pressure,” said Babcock.
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reg Babcock and Adam Williamson know things could have gone much differently on Nov. 20, 2020. That’s when the Sarnia police officers were called to a domestic disturbance and arrived to a violent and volatile scene involving a small child being threatened by a man with a weapon. The officers forced entry and were able to free the child. “Williamson told the child to run to his mother and after further struggle, the officers restrained the man,” noted a report provided by the Ministry of the Solicitor General, which recently honoured the officers with the Ontario Medal for Police Bravery. “Thanks to their calm, decisive efforts and teamwork in a moment of crisis, these two officers ensured the safety of a young child and diffused a potentially tragic situation.” The medals are the province’s highest honour in recognition of police officers whose actions demonstrate bravery in the line of duty. “I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t surprised to get the call,” said Const. Williamson. “It’s overwhelming and humbling — but not something you really think about when you’re out there doing this work.” The former London Police officer was paired-up with Babcock when he arrived in 2019 and the two “just clicked,” he said.
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“And without Adam in this equation, who knows how it would have panned out. Thank goodness for friends that’ll follow you into dangerous situations.”
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SARNIA POLICE CONSTABLES Adam Williamson and Greg Babcock, right, were honoured for saving a child's life during a volatile domestic disturbance call in 2020. Submitted Photo
“It’s an honour for me to share this with him, because I hold him in such high regard.” A virtual ceremony held in April honoured the 43 recipients from 2018 to 2021 and included Ontario’s Medal for Firefighter Bravery. “In recent years, when so many of us have been asked to stay home, these brave men and women continued to serve as first responders,” said the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. Both officers, natives of Sarnia-Lambton, said they credit their training officers and each
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other, for the positive outcome of a horrific situation. “It’s an honour — and I’m sure there were lots of others who deserved it as much as we did,” said Const. Babcock, a 10-year veteran of the service. “People don’t get to hear a lot of the really good police work being done.” Having a strong support system — from family, friends and colleagues — is key in this line of work, he added, especially in the aftermath of situations like these. “All of the decisions made in one-and-a-half-minutes that
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Call 519-332-7808 for information An afternoon of fun and friendship
The meeting will be held at St. Clair Corporate Centre, 265 Front Street North, Suite 107 Sarnia, ON N7T 7X1
The North Lambton Community Health Centre is a community-governed not-for-profit health centre serving identified priority populations in defined catchment areas. Our interdisciplinary team of providers includes: Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Health Promoters, Dietitians, Physiotherapists, Occupational and Respiratory Therapists. Our primary care clients include isolated seniors, rural families, First Nations, youth at risk and individuals with mental illness. We also provide health promotion programs and work in community development. The North Lambton CHC operates sites in Forest, Kettle Point, Watford and Sarnia. We are looking for candidates who will have: An interest in the promotion of healthy individuals & communities An ability to analyze information and make policy decisions A commitment to contribute to our volunteer Board as a member of a team representing all the communities that we serve. While maintaining a skills-based Board is our priority, North Lambton CHC also strives for the composition of the Board to reflect the diversity of the communities served. Interested persons should contact Krista McCann, Board President at mccann.gregnicci@gmail.com or Kathy Bresett, Executive Director, at 519-786-4545 or 519-344-3017 or kbresett@nlchc.com by Friday, May 6, 2022 to obtain the Information Package. The information package may also be printed from our website at www.nlchc.com (click on About / Board of Directors / Online Board Member Recruitment Package).
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Sports Tournament Champions
Provincial Bronze
THE SARNIA STING U10 A/AA hockey team won the Alliance Championship tournament in Brantford recently. From left are, Back row: Coach Jason Goldhawk, Head Coach Steve Martineau, Coach Lee Worsley, Coach/Trainer Colin Laverty, Team Manager Amanda Laverty; Third row: Colton Martineau, Scotia Carruthers, Harrison Laverty, Kieran Lowenberger, Lincoln Johnson, Merik Goldhawk and Massimo Mancusi; Second row: Max Giresi, Boston Bois, Evan Vanreenen, Colby Bernard, Layla Moran, Giuliano Spadafora, Alex Skillas, and Kenzie Girodat; Front row: goalies Evan Palleschi and Rhys Worsley. Submitted Photo
THE MOORETOWN LADY Flags U-11 “C” team won bronze at the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association Provincial Championships held April 8-10 in the GTA. Pictured from left are, back row: Assistant coaches Steve Vandenheuvel, Mike Gardner, head coach Bryan Jeffrey, manager Marilyn Maoirat, and assistant coach Craig Stewart. Middle row: Irelynn Shaw, Hannah Stewart, Harper Vandenheuvel, Olivia Cotterill, Julia Gardner, Julia Feddes, Avery Jeffrey, Madison Maness, Harlie Lajoie, Heidi Goodearle, and trainer Amanda Ross. Front row: Lauren Carpenter, Mackenzie Maoirat, Kennedy Ross, and Emily Lane. Submitted Photo
Sarnia-Lambton Sports Hall of Fame banquets returns JOURNAL STAFF
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he Sarnia-Lambton Sports Hall of Fame's annual induction dinner is returning this fall after a two-year absence. It was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 by the COVID-19 pandemic after 37 consecutive years. The banquet will be held Oct. 15 at the Sarnia Golf and Curling Club, said Hall of Fame president Pete Coenjarts.
Categories cover professional and amateur athletes as well as a team award. They include the:
Anyone wishing to nominate someone for induction can call Coenjarts at 519-542-4095.
• Bud Morrison Award: for long-term and significant contributions to youth in sports. • Builder Award: for contributions in the establishment of a sport or in keeping it alive. • Earl Mackenzie Award: recognizes people involved in a sport for at least 30 years. Bud Haveling Special Achievement Award: for contributions to sports beyond athletics. Joe DeRush Memorial Award: for athletes with
disabilities. Pappy Burr Award: for a student entering post secondary education. Jack Isom Award: for athletes in international and/or Olympic Games. Rose Hodgson Award:
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he Blue Coast Walleye Challenge is returning to Sarnia-Lambton for a second year, running June 3 to 12 in the St. Clair River and Lake Huron. The second annual event, hosted by the Bluewater Anglers and Angler’s Atlas, uses a mobile app for the fish weigh-in. Participants download the MyCatch app, take a photo of their fish on a measuring device,
“The event will also gather important data for fisheries researchers on the state of our fisheries, and continue to support the Bluewater Anglers with restocking our river and lake.”
— Vicki Praill
and the app determines the winners. “The event will also gather important data for fisheries
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Very Cold Fundraiser
FOUR MEMBERS OF OPSEU Local 128 (Sarnia Jail) spent 24 straight hours outside in the cold Feb 24-25, raising awareness and $4,965 for Ohana Landing, the youth transitional housing program. Here, from left, Tammy Vandenheuvel of Ohana Landing, accepts the cheque from Correctional Officer Robert Smith, Rehab Officer Chelsea Suter, Correctional Officer Dave Mitchell; and Local 128 President Joel Bissonnette. Submitted Photo
Parkinson’s awareness
MEMBERS OF THE Sarnia-Lambton Parkinson’s Support Group, comprised of people with Parkinson’s disease and their families and friends, gathered at City Hall on April 11 to increase awareness about the brain disorder, which leads to shaking, stiffness, difficulty with walking, balance, and coordination. Photo courtesy, Lou Parry Photography
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LILLIAN SCOTT HAS a big heart. For her birthday party at Bluewater Gymnastics, the six-year-old asked her friends for food donations to the Inn of the Good Shepherd. Those who attended were very generous, and Lillian was allowed to leave school early to make her delivery to the Inn. Submitted Photo
NOELLE’S GIFT HAS received a $4,000 donation from the Bluewater Chamber Players, which performed recently at the Sarnia Library. Pictured here are, from left, musician Tessa Catton, Noelle’s Gift director Kevin Cannon, and musicians Barbara Armstrong and Jackie Pritchard. Submitted Photo
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