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Young entrepreneur busy changing city’s landscape TROY SHANTZ THE JOURNAL

t the age of 24, many people are still deciding what to do in life. Not Calvin Schouten. He founded his own contracting company, Schouten Excavating, and it has been part of some major projects in Sarnia. Schouten is overseeing the removal of the Sarnia General Hospital buildings on Mitton Street, after leading the demolition of the former St. Patrick’s high school. He started the business and bought his first excavator at the age of 20. Today, he employs 23 people and operates nine excavators. On any given time, the company has five crews working in Ontario between Sarnia and Ottawa. The Watford resident said he likes the redevelopment in Sarnia’s downtown and expects Mitton Village to follow suit. He’s even considered investing in property in the area, saying Mitton Village is “on the upswing.” Schouten Excavating’s first commercial job was in London for the Ontario Government, removing a social housing complex. That breakthrough directly led to securing the demolition of St. Patrick’s.

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The East Street high school was taken down for $449,000 in 2015. It was a slim profit margin, but he was focused on the big picture for the company, he said. “We did a school in St. Mary’s after that … and after that we did a school in Kitchener, and we wouldn’t have been able to do that without St. Pat’s.” As a young entrepreneur, Schouten had to break down walls to earn respect, and has been challenged by larger competitors seeking flaws in his operation. He attributes his early success to a willingness to learn, especially from his employees. His first hire was a man old enough to be his grandfather, but whose wealth of knowledge has been invaluable, he said. Keeping employees well compensated has also been helpful in retaining top talent, he said “We have a really great team.” Once all the asbestos is removed from the Sarnia General site a third party will inspect the space. Protecting his staff and the neighbourhood is paramount, he said. “We’re going to turn them over a clean site … If we’re taking a building down it has to be clean… no ifs, ands or buts.” Continued on 2

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SARNIA’S BILL OLDALE was 20-years-olds when he found himself among 700 Canadian soldiers engaged in hand-tohand combat with 5,000 Chinese infantry during one of the Korean War’s most brutal and decisive battles. For his story, please see page 10. TROY SHANTZ The Journal

A new French Immersion school to open Scared Heart to close

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arnia is getting a new Catholic elementary school.

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along with six child-care classrooms for up to 88 children. If all goes well, it could be ready for occupancy by September of 2020. When the new school opens, the 300 students at Sacred Heart elementary will move to Gregory A. Hogan and Sacred Heart

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amjiwnaang elder Geraldine Robertson has been named to the Order of Ontario for her work in helping fellow residential school survivors. The 82-year-old educator and advocate has travelled across the country encouraging other survivors to open up and work

toward healing. Now, she will travel to Toronto, where the Lieutenant Governor will bestow the honour on Robertson and 22 other new appointees during a Feb. 27 investiture ceremony at Queen’s Park. The list includes comedian Dan Aykroyd, former Ontario finance minister Floyd

Laughren and science fiction writer Robert J. Sawyer. Robertson was 11-years-old when she and two younger sisters were sent to Mohawk Institute residential school in Brantford in 1947. She described the experience as “brutal” in a Journal story last April.

Robertson returned to Sarnia and Aamjiwnaang and built a life working, marrying husband Bob, raising children and spreading awareness about the multi-generational impact of residential schools. She was named last month to the 2017 Mayor’s Honour List in Sarnia.

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Continued from 1 The local company GFIVE Inc. purchased the Sarnia General Hospital property last year, with a plan for a mix of new housing, offices and possibly commercial space. One of the company’s five owners, Mark Lumley, said the asbestos abatement in the main hospital building is about 50% complete.

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Continued from 1 “French Immersion has been very popular, and every year our enrolment has grown,” said Deb Crawford. “We just keep squeezing.” Gregory Hogan, just off Cathcart Boulevard, has 470 students and needs six additional portables to house them all. Crawford said Sacred Heart’s population will be a better fit at Hogan, which has undergone a series of recent renovations. Sacred Heart was built in 1948. Crawford said the new school won’t be built on that property because of its relatively small lot size of 3.2 acres. The board will begin searching for land “as central and accessible to the community as possible,” Crawford said. The ministry approved $14,371,913 for the elementary school and $2,672,104 for the preschool facility, which will be operated by London Bridge Child Care.

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Work crews ‘unbuilding’ former Sarnia General Hospital

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s it a labour of love or viable redevelopment deal? Both really. Mark Lumley and Kenn Poore, two of the five local businessmen who accepted $5.4 million from the city to demolish the old Sarnia General Hospital, talk about their project with unbridled enthusiasm. “It’s a magical thing,” said Lumley, describing how Schouten Excavating is literally picking apart the abandoned building brick-by-brick and meticulously sorting the concrete and metal for recycling. As much as 93% of the used building materials on the 7.5 acres property will be recycled, he said. Owner Calvin Schouten has brought down the old nurses’ residence north of the hospital and is working on more auxiliary buildings this week. A towering incineration stack has also been dismantled. “He’s picking away, not just smashing and crashing,” said Lumley. “His equipment is so quiet. He’s in there sorting everything piece by piece, cutting the concrete into 2-foot by 2-foot squares for recycling. It’s almost like they are unbuilding it.” The former hospital site will be almost vacant

when the job is done. The old George Street public health unit, later the records building, has been saved and workmen are installing a new roof. It will be marketed for doctor offices or other medical uses, said Poore. Demolition of the auxiliary buildings is on schedule but asbestos abatement in the main hospital building is moving slowly. “Unfortunately, there’s a lot more stuff in there than originally suspected,” said Lumley. It’s about 50% complete, and demolition of the west wing will begin this month. Poore is fascinated by the property’s history and what it has meant to the community. He initiated the idea of razing the vacant hospital with fellow developer Charlie Dally. Marty Raaymakers, Alex Jongsma and Lumley soon joined the group, known as GFive Inc. “Revitalization has made a dramatic difference downtown,” said Poore, who spearheaded restoration of downtown’s Imperial Theatre. The deteriorating hospital building was blighting a largely residential area and the cost of demolition was a burden to the city. “I said surely we can come up with a plan to take (it) off the city’s lap,” Poore said. The original plan was

LOCAL INVESTORS Mark Lumley, left, and Kenn Poore, discuss the redevelopment of the Sarnia General Hospital lands with the Golden K Kiwanis Club. CATHY DOBSON The Journal

to leave parts of the hospital intact but vandalism, age and weather took a toll, said Lumley. Before work began, the GFive partners and their wives put on hazmat suits and toured the empty buildings, salvaging plaques, signs, corner stones and other artifacts for a display of Sarnia health-care history, possibly at Bluewater Health. Photos they took reveal goodbye messages departing staff wrote on the walls.

During a recent presentation to the Golden K Kiwanis Club, Lumley and Poore spoke of doing something good for the community and preserving it history. But, of course, at core it’s a business proposal ultimately meant to make money for the partners. Estimates for the demolition have been around $8.9 million, and GFive members expect to exceed the city’s $5.4 million.

The cost of tearing down the hospital is much higher than the land value, estimated at $1.4 million. That’s where the partners got a break, having paid the city only $1,000 for it. Lumley and Poore wouldn’t confirm if they’ve reached the $5.4 million spending mark yet. “We won’t go back to the city for more money,” said Poore. “If we lose money, then that’s our

problem.” Once demolition is complete later this year, GFive plans to apply for an official plan amendment and move ahead with commercial and residential development. Potential tenants are already knocking on their door, said Lumley. “We’re very pleased with the way it’s going,” added Poore. “We’re very optimistic.” Project updates are available at www. gfiveinc.com.

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Sarnia Police looks within its ranks to select new leadership TROY SHANTZ THE JOURNAL

orm Hansen says he intends to be open and accessible to the public. “I’ve never used the term ‘no comment,’” said the Inspector and 33-year Sarnia Police Service veteran. “(If I didn't know) I always would say, ‘I don’t know that yet, I’ll find out for you.’” Hansen will field a lot more questions beginning June 1 when he becomes Sarnia’s new chief of police, taking the reins from retiring Chief Phil Nelson. Hansen joined the force in 1985 and progressed through the ranks as constable, sergeant, staff sergeant and eventually inspector.

Along with a commitment to clear communication with the public, he said he will focus on transparency, adopting new technologies and promoting strong community relationships. “When I was hired, I was hired by the Sarnia Police Force. It’s now the Sarnia Police Service, and that’s what the public expects compared to what they expected 30 years ago,” he said. “Our officers need to continue that attitude.” Hansen holds an Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Windsor and is a certified Municipal Manager Police Executive. He will be joined at the top by fellow Sarnia Police veteran Inspector Owen Lockhart, taking over as deputy chief when Bob Farlow retires in May.

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Root & Stem a powerful mother-daughter collaboration

ifferent but also similar. When fine arts grad Rachael Groombridge, 24, and her mom Mary Groombridge sat down in the family kitchen in Sarnia and painted individual studies of the same collection of plants and ornaments, the results were very different. Yet their use of colour and their broad, loose strokes were much the same. It was an interesting study of how Rachael grew up observing her mom’s work and being influenced in ways she didn’t even think about. “My kids would have to find me behind whatever big piece I was working on,” said Mary, who was an art teacher at SCITS for 22 years before retiring in 2011. She’s also a prominent local artist and active

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in the pagan psyche that when a 5th century Pope declared Feb. 14 St. Valentine’s Day he sought to incorporate the Lupercalia traditions rather than ignore them. Legend says that St. Valentine, later martyred, fell in love with his jailer’s daughter. His love note to her signed, “from your Valentine,” was, according to the story, the very first Valentine greeting of love. By the 15th century in France, Valentine’s had become an annual feast day celebrating romantic love. By the 17th century, Shakespeare’s Hamlet was quoting Ophelia as saying: Tomorrow is St. Valentine’s Day All in the morning betime, And I a maid at your window To be your Valentine. In 1590, Sir Edmund Spencer wrote the following lines: She bath’s with roses red, and violets blue.

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And all the sweetest flowers that in the forest grew. By the 18th century, homemade greeting cards had changed the lines to: The rose is red, the violets blue The honey’s sweet, and so are you.

Pre-printed Valentine’s cards first appeared in Georgian Britain. By Victorian times advances in printing allowed Valentine’s cards to be mass-produced, and after the introduction of the Penny Post the circulation of cards quickly

multiplied. Not all Valentine’s cards spoke of love, though. According to cultural historian Anna Maria Barry, “Vinegar Valentine” cards could also be purchased. One that survives contains the following lines: On account of your talk

of others’ affairs At, most dances you sit, warming the chairs Because of the care with which you attend To all others’ business you haven’t a friend. Here’s wishing all Journal readers a Happy Valentine’s Day!

Passing of iconic Sears store the end of an era in Sarnia

recently went to a living wake. The patient was not quite deceased and the throng milled around with scant respect for the years of service the grand lady had given the community. The last rites of the Sears store at Lambton Mall had been administered months ago, and the ritual stripping of the shelves occurred over the busy Christmas shopping period. The grand dame of Sarnia retail was crowded again as bargain-seekers picked over hugely discounted merchandise.

The scene was reminiscent of the glory days, when Simpson-Sears dominated the Northgate plaza. Shoppers would pop in for clothes or cutlery, pause for a snack at the friendly lunch counter, or stop to chat with friends or neighbours. It was your local department store and it was comfortably accessible. Before Internet shopping was a glimmer, before Amazon morphed into a category-killing behemoth, Sears had a parcel pick-up counter. Items would be ordered from an extensive catalogue,

and a few days later a brownwrapped package could be picked Mike Tanner up from the friendly ladies on the second floor. Where did it all go wrong? Some say the move to the mall was a mistake, when the 'round the corner' store became an anonymous emporium, a destination rather than a quick stop at lunch or after work. Once, every kitchen seemed to sport a Ken-

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the mailbox. My children would pore over the pages, shortlisting Santa and dreaming of Barbies or Construction sets. The ruthless dictates of the marketplace have trashed those rose-tinted memories. In the end, even the store fixtures were marked down on the second floor, the hollowed walls of shelving were bare and forlorn, and the staff was, understandably, caught up in the melancholy of going down with the ship. Today, the crowd is skewed towards the older

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shopper. The smart phone generation, even at giveaway prices, can’t be lured into a real store with warm people and tactile products. I have my memories, and now a fine set of china dishes I long coveted, and a pair of sturdy leather shoes that will last many a year. Perhaps that was the problem — their products were made to last. Farewell Sears, it was good knowing you. Mike Tanner is a retired businessman who has shopped at Sears for 40 years.

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Comment Government shouldn’t give grants to groups opposing abortion Sir: Regarding the Feb. 1 Guest Column: ‘Liberal government has misfired on summer job grants.’ In 1988, the Supreme Court struck down Canada’s abortion law as unconstitutional under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms for infringing on a woman’s right to life, liberty and security. Since then, abortion has been legal. It follows that you do not use government funds to support anything proposing to violate the

Constitution or support something illegal. Therefore, there is no Liberal government ‘misfire’ regarding student summer jobs funding applications. The previous Harper Conservatives threw taxpayer dollars at reli-

gious groups who used it to spread anti-women’s Charter rights propaganda. Most Canadians opposed that then, and still oppose it now. Over 80% of Canadians want to keep abortion legal. Canada is secular and religion does not form policy. The long-form Census found barely 20% of Canadians attend church regularly, which may explain why Stephen Harper and Andrew Sheer’s Conservatives axed it in 2010. A relative small

minority are motivated by religious ideology fixated on the fetus and cancelling out women’s rights. Your guest columnist claims the pre-born are vulnerable members of society. A fetus isn’t a ‘member of society’ at all, but the woman carrying it is. The lives of women and their Canadian Charter rights outweigh the socalled ‘rights’ of potential people. Canada is not a theocracy. Our elected legislature, Charter of Rights, Su-

preme Court and Constitution are not subject to the rhetoric or demands of any faith, be it Christian, Muslim, Sikh or whatever. Justin Trudeau is head of our Parliamentary system; he is not the official chaplain of Canada. Neither he nor Canada’s Constitution need appease sectarian, reactionary sides of society. Furthermore, not only religious groups do the ‘heavy lifting’ when it comes to charitable causes. There are plenty of non-religious groups with

sustainable programs that do great things without spouting religious rhetoric. The best way to reduce abortion is to promote women’s rights, women’s reproductive rights, comprehensive school sex education programs, available contraception, and to provide resources to pregnant women. When a pregnant woman is safe and healthy, so is her fetus. — Stanton Earle Sarnia

Recording in-camera city council meetings is a good idea Sir: Regarding the audio recording of city council’s closed meetings. As a taxpayer I feel that ALL meetings, closed or otherwise, should be recorded regardless

of whether councillors want it or not. Doing so would eliminate some of the ridiculous cost of legal fees. When council can't come to an agreement on some-

thing, or disagreements turn into “abuse allegations,” then everything is reduced to “he said, she said” terms. Recording in-camera meetings would leave no

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doubt as to who said what and would prevent nasty and costly legal battles. Recent episodes have cost the taxpayers a lot of money, and that does not make me very happy. Those on council who opposed this move should be happy to have audio recorded at

their meetings. In my opinion, the only reason some councillors don’t want meetings recorded is they know they will have to ‘zip it up’ or be fearful the public will find out what they’ve actually said. Sincerely, — Judy Badger Harris Sarnia

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Vet recounts Kapyong, Canada’s brutal and forgotten battle TOM ST. AMAND AND TOM SLATER THE JOURNAL

arnia’s Bill Oldale remembers his sergeant asking if he were scared. When the 20-year-old replied yes, the officer nodded. “Good, you'll be ready, then. Anyone saying they're not frightened is lying.” It was April 22, 1951 and Private Oldale and 700 other members of the 2nd Battalion of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Regiment (2PPCLI) had reason to be afraid. They were about to face 5,000 Chinese soldiers in one of the Korean War's most decisive battles. Intent on recapturing Seoul, the Chinese army was advancing south relentlessly and was preparing to march through Kapyong Valley, 60 kilometres northeast of the city. For two days, the Princess

Patricia's had occupied the summit of Hill 677 (its exact height in metres), which overlooked the valley’s north entrance. Opposite them on Hill 504 were the Australians.

“We were hunkered down, waiting in the darkness. They screamed and hollered to signal their approach … it was completely unnerving.”

— Bill Oldale

Outnumbered five to one, the Canadians and Australians were tasked with halting the Chinese advance. But numbers weren’t the only problem. Hill 677 was snow-covered and wide and its uneven terrain, marked by gullies and woods, made a co-ordinated defence impossible. It would be every unit for itself. Oldale said he heard the enemy before he saw them.

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“We were hunkered down, waiting in the darkness. They screamed and hollered to signal their approach … it was completely unnerving.” Waves of enemy soldiers, many armed with Russian sub-machine guns, began attacking the summit. Most of the Canadians were armed with 9-pound single bolt Lee Enfield rifles with an attached bayonet, 200 rounds of ammunition, and a handful of grenades. They would need them all. The gunfire eventually gave way to hand-to-hand combat, and the fighting was intense and brutal. It was a kill or be killed battlefield. Running low on ammunition, the Canadians used their bayonets. After that, some used their rifles as baseball bats. With no ammunition left the Australians retreated on the April 24, but the Canadians held firm. Just after midnight on the 25th, with hundreds of enemy soldiers just metres from his men, a Canadian officer radioed his position to a New Zealand artillery in the back lines. He ordered his men to find cover and within seconds a barrage of bombs exploded around them. The Canadians reasoned correctly that more soldiers of the larger enemy army would be killed. It was a decisive strike.

BILL OLDALE HOLDS a photo of himself at the age of 20, shortly before he was deployed to Korea. TROY SHANTZ The Journal

The Chinese army withdrew in the morning and the Canadians, still alert, tended to the wounded and waited for a counter-attack that never came. By the afternoon of April 25 another United Nations battalion had replaced the Canadians on Hill 677. The battle claimed an estimated 1,000 Chinese soldiers, yet miraculously only ten members of the Princess Patricia's were killed and 23 injured. Bill Oldale was home by Christmas of 1952, physically unscathed but temporarily susceptible to nightmares, many of him exhorting “his

fellow soldiers to be careful, to watch out.” Bill married Betty (Fyfe) shortly after, started a family and worked for years as a millwright in Chemical Valley. The 1951 Battle at Kapyong Hill contributed significantly to the defeat of the Chinese offensive against the South that spring. Although most Canadians have never heard of the battle, the 87-year-old Oldale will never forget it. “We Canadians were a determined group,” he said. “Simply put, someone in war had to die.” For its heroic actions, the 2nd Battalion of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Regiment and its support groups became the first and only Canadian unit ever to receive a U.S. Presidential Unit Citation.

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provide advice, technical expertise and other staff as needed. Leverre, formerly the owner of Diversion Entertainment, said he hopes the theatre’s smaller size and affordable rates will help attract “edgier” productions, which carry a bigger risk for ticket sales at large venues. “We’re really hoping this to be a complement to what Theatre Sarnia is doing,” he said. Leverre operated Diversion for five years, which staged productions locally such as The Wedding Singer, Spamalot and 39 Steps. After closing the company two years ago, he decided he wanted to create something sim-

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pening a new business is generally a busy time considering all the important details and red tape. So it’s a little surprising that Shannon Turner says she opened her own business to simplify her life. Turner, 37, launched Mandakani Yoga studio in Corunna two months ago, happily taking on the commitment of sole ownership and instructor. At the time, she was running a photography business out of her home, working retail, teaching yoga part-time at a Sarnia studio, and raising four kids ages 7, 9, 11 and 12. “For me, the biggest factor about yoga is self-awareness. That

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means noticing when my thoughts are getting out of control,” she says. “I knew I needed to make a change.” Turner is open about her own struggles with bipolar disorder and works hard to avoid periods of depression and mania. Her hectic schedule wasn’t helping. “So I decided that if I teach more and make yoga my main profession, my life would be simpler and I’d have less stress,” she said. Yoga has been a big part of her life since high

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school. She was just 13 and growing up in Point Edward when she watched a yoga class on TV and got hooked. “It was like an instant connection for me,” she said. By her mid-20s, she was relying on yoga to improve her mental health, finding that incorporating psychotherapy, medication and yoga worked. “My practice helps me find moments of stillness and lowers my level of stress.” When scouting around for the ideal location for Mandakani Yoga she was

drawn to Corunna, where there was no dedicated yoga studio. The name honours a holy river in India and is a nod to Turner’s close proximity to the St. Clair River. Within the first 10 days of opening, Turner had enough students to cover her overhead for the month. “I felt really happy about that,” she said. The same thing happened the following month, with many clients telling her they appreciate not having to commute to Sarnia. Classes are currently

taught by Turner and two other teachers, all registered with Yoga Alliance. They cater to beginners and veteran yogis alike and offer everything from gentle yoga to core strengthening and more challenging practices. Turner’s four children practice various forms of yoga, which inspired her to introduce a number of classes for 4-to-10-yearolds. Yoga for Boisterous Kids and Yoga for Quiet Kids offer flow-based classes full of movement and fun. Six-week sessions cost $30.

Yoga with my Om’ies is for 11-13- year-olds and incorporates vinyasa flow and breath work. For a full schedule and descriptions of classes, visit mandakaniyoga.com. Memberships cost $90 a month and are half price the first month. Mandakani Yoga studio is located at 572 St. Clair Parkway. Call 519-3300223. Got a great idea for a local business story? Contact cathy.dobson@ thesarniajournal.ca or call 226-932-0985.

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Option to purchase at lease end is $15,516. See dealer for details. Discounts vary by model. Dealer may sell for less. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. General Motors of Canada Company may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. Offers may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. Terrain SLE FWD Lease: Lease based on suggested retail price of $32,090, includes $500 manufacturer-to-consumer GM Card Application Bonus (offer applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank GM Visa Card [GM Card] or current GM Card cardholders) (tax inclusive) and $1,500 manufacturer-to-dealer New Year Lease Bonus (tax exclusive) towards the lease of an eligible new 2018 GMC Terrain SLE FWD at participating dealers. Bi-weekly payment is $159 for 48 months at 0.9% interest rate on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. $1,250 down payment is required. Total obligation is $17,743, plus applicable taxes. Taxes, license, insurance, registration and applicable fees, levies, duties and, except in Quebec, dealer fees (all of which may vary by dealer and region) are extra. Option to purchase at lease end is $13,157. See dealer for details. Discounts vary by model. Dealer may sell for less. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. General Motors of Canada Company may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. Offers may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia.

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Local musician discovered by YouTube audience TROY SHANTZ & GEORGE MATHEWSON THE JOURNAL

hat started as hastily produced video uploaded to YouTube in 2009 has turned into a worldwide following for Sarnia guitarist Cole Rolland. Rolland, 24, began playing guitar at age 10, but his notoriety began in high school when, on a whim, he recorded and uploaded a video of himself playing guitar. “I shot it myself in

like, one take on my dad’s video camera," said Rolland. "I had no idea what I was doing.” A year and a half later, a fellow student commented on Rolland's video when he saw him at school. Turns out, that video had logged 150,000 views since its upload, and Rolland quickly discovered he had something to offer the music world. Today, he has more than 300,000 followers on his channel, which is home to about 100 vid-

eos of him performing in his home studio, and collaborating with other musicians. Typically, his videos show him performing popular rock, metal and electronic songs, fused with his unique sound. To date, his top viewed video has more than 2.8 million views, with “a lot that are over a million, that are coming up to two million,” he added. With that kind of traffic, Rolland is able to make some income in addition to his process operator job in the Chemical Valley. But he diverts most of his YouTube revenue back into his channel, he said. Last year he invested in renovating his home studio, as well as regularly hiring Sarnia videographer Rory Florez

GUITARIST COLE ROLLANDS, 24, has 300,000 followers on YouTube. TROY SHANTZ The Journal

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performed with artists in Toronto and Niagara Falls. Rolland visited Los Angeles this month, to produce a video at one of YouTube’s production studios. He said the trip includes a training session, as well as an opportunity to work with a film crew. To view Cole Rolland’s videos, visit www.youtube.com/colerolland.

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Donations NeededKeep People Working By: Goodwill Staff

Kevin Smith –

CEO of Goodwill EKL ebruary can be a difficult time of year. Snow is falling. Temperatures remain low. The sun is out infrequently. Spring seems like a distant dream.

F THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION, Branch 62, presented cheques of $2,000 recently to the Inn of the Good Shepherd, Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul, $1000 to the Canadian Cancer Society Wheels of Hope, $500 to The Hub and St. Andrews Church, and $675 to two students at Ecole Franco-Jeunesse. Seen here are, from left, Myles Vanni, Inn of the Good Shepherd; Caroline Bekkers, Wheels of Hope; Krystal Thomson, Salvation Army’ Nathan Hickey, Ecole Franco Jeunesse; and Gwen Demmans, Legion Second Vice President. Submitted Photo

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Hamilton to be closer to her husband’s family and while there, participated in a janitorial course through the Hamilton Goodwill, receiving a Janitorial Services Training Diploma in 2004. In 2005, Pam moved back to Sarnia and And yet, this is an exciting time for us at Good- reunited with Goodwill EKL. “Over the years will Industries – Essex Kent Lambton. This is I have had training and done many jobs within our opportunity to make plans for the year, to Goodwill. I was a cleaner at our Employment clean and sort, and to prepare our sites for our Action Centre at Bayside Mall and I also bustling summer months. We have been busy cleaned the Sarnia This Week building before reorganizing and painting our back rooms, it moved from its location on Confederation updating the lighting, and checking all of our Street. I have been employed competitively as equipment. We’ve also been busy reviewing the cleaner at the Developmental Services Onpolicies and procedures to make sure that we tario office here in Sarnia for almost two years,” are working safely. states Pam. January, February and March are typically our slowest months. Lower donor numbers mean a quieter time for our Donor Greeters, who accept donations, and therefore for all of our retail staff, who work to fill our stores with fresh product. At this time of year, we are sometimes required to cut hours if our donation numbers drop too low. Our work hours directly relate to the number of donors who visit our sites. So, if you have a bag of donations that you’ve been meaning to drop off, please visit one of our attended donation centres and keep our people working this February. One of our newest staff members is Pam…We are very pleased to share yet another success story from our Goodwill Connections Program. Pam Burnison was born in Tillsonburg, Ontario and raised in Sarnia-Lambton. Pam has been with Goodwill Industries for close to 30 years in total. In 2003, Pam moved to

THE SEAWAY KIWANIS CLUB recently donated $2,000 to the Science Education Partnership program. The money will be used to help refill 700 science kits for local teachers in classrooms across Lambton-Kent. Pictured are (back, from left): Seaway Kiwanis member Don Burnard, Errol Road School principal Caley Evans, and Kiwanis Lt. Governor David Murray. Front row: students Caoimhe, Cian, Preston and Marcus. Submitted photo

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Although Pam loved her job as a cleaner, her future employment goal was to work as a Donor Greeter for Goodwill in the Goodwill Donated Goods and Retail Program. In November 2017, Pam’s dream came true and she is now working 25 hours a week at our London Road Attended Donation Centre in Sarnia as a Donor Greeter. “I love greeting and interacting with the donors at the door and I have a passion for sorting donations. Goodwill has always been an important part of my life and I am proud to be part of the Goodwill family,” Pam says with a smile. “Pam proves to each and every one of us each day that she is a determined and motivated employee” says Sue Baert, Director of Operations & Retail. To learn more about our Goodwill Connections Program, please contact Wendy Smith, Workforce Development Projects Coordinator, at 519-354-4400, EXT. 231.

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Thursday, February 8, 2018

2018

Retirees can live comfortably while spending less

any people look toward retirement with mixed feelings. There is the anticipation and excitement of no longer having to stick to a set schedule. However, there may be some trepidation about living without a steady income. Bloomberg financial experts found the number of Americans aged 65 and older without a disability that weren’t in the labor force rose to 800,000 in the fourth quarter of 2016. This has become a long-standing trend of Baby Boomers leaving the workforce and entering retirement. Yet, a Statistics Canada study of people between the ages 60 and 64 who had left long-term employment found 43 percent of them were working again, most

• Accurately assess home expenses. The National Foundation for Credit Counseling says the cost of home-related expenses accounts for roughly 45 percent of spending for retirees. Individuals can add up exactly how much their homes are costing them and then decide if downsizing is a practical solution. Downsizing has a host of Retirement Income Specialist benefits, not the of which Steve Pilkey least is reducing Pilkey Investment & Insurance Solutions Ltd. housing-related expenses. 519-542-7779 ext 2218 www.sunlife.ca/steve.pilkey

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• Invest in health care. Unexpected

• Shop for food differently. Bulk buys may have been appropriate for men and women when there were kids running around, but empty-nesters can cut back on food expenses. Shopping sales and making more meals at home can help seniors save money. The market research firm NPD Group found that in-home meals cost roughly one-third of what it costs to eat the same food at a restaurant. Save dining out for special occasions.

in health care can assuage concerns men and women might have about the cost of living in their golden years.

within a year of leaving their job. Although boredom may have compelled many of those people to reenter the workforce, some may have started working again to make ends meet. Researchers found the higher the earnings in one’s late 40s, the more likely a retiree is to go back to work. While retirees may need to alter their spending habits, it is possible to live happily on less. Here are some ways to do just that.

• Use alternative transportation. Cars can be expensive. A budget-friendly alternative to driving is to use public transportation or transportation services provided to seniors free or for nominal fees. • Take advantage of senior discounts. Many restaurants, stores and service centers offer discounts to seniors. The starting age for discounts may vary from store to store, so always ask before cashing out.

Retirees can make changes to save money without negatively affecting their quality of life.

When making ends meet becomes difficult INDIVIDUALS CAN ADD UP exactly how much their homes are costing them and then decide if downsizing is a practical solution.

health care costs can quickly deplete individuals’ finances. That’s why it is essential to have a solid insurance plan in place. Health care planning also

may include thinking ahead to long-term care, such as assisted living and nursing homes. One may have to make concessions elsewhere, but investing

t is not uncommon for people of the sandwich generation to have financial difficulties. These caregivers have to juggle the cost of dependent children and financial support for parents while trying to save for their own retirement. Because of this, they can run the risk of going into debt. Caregivers in the sandwich generation often have to change their lifestyles; sometimes that means repeatedly taking time off work, reducing their hours or quitting their jobs completely to care for elderly parents. Annual trips and a second car in the garage may have to be sacrificed, not to mention their retirement savings goals. How is it possible to

survive when you have to pay for your children’s education and activities, pay the mortgage and cover all those daily expenses on top of the costs of caring for an ageing parent? How to cope? It is essential to establish a financial plan that reflects your priorities. Taking the time to set up a realistic budget with a financial advisor can make all the difference and eliminate a lot of stress at the same time. Take advantage of every possible tax credit; some tax breaks are available to people who have dependent children or an elderly parent to support. Above all, plan ahead; it is important to act before you start sinking into debt.

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2018

How to stay safe in the world of online banking

n the digital era, many errands that once required leaving the house can be conducted from the comforts of home. Groceries can be ordered online and delivered to consumers’ doorsteps, while bills can be paid online, saving men and women from having to drive to their nearby post office. Online banking has revolutionized the way people manage their money. Investors can buy or sell stocks with the click of a mouse, and money can be moved across accounts just as easily and instantly. Many consumers now even do their banking on their mobile phones. In fact, a 2016 study from the Federal Reserve found that 67 percent of millennials use mobile banking, suggesting that mobile banking is the wave of the

future. While online or mobile banking makes it easy for consumers to manage their money, it’s also potentially much riskier than in-person banking at the bank. Unseen hackers and thieves are lurking online and in places where Wi-Fi is open and free, so online and mobile banking enthusiasts must exercise caution when accessing their accounts. • Sign up for twofactor authentication. Some banks and credit card companies now provide two-factor authentication, and some may even insist their customers use it. Twofactor authentication requires two forms of verification before users can log into their accounts. The first might be the traditional username and password, while the second might

ONLINE BANKING has revolutionized the way people manage their money. Many consumers now even do their banking on thier mobile devices.

be a temporary code texted or emailed to users after they log into their accounts. Some consumers may feel two-factor authentication is tedious and slow, but it’s an effective safety measure that should only delay online or mobile

banking by a few seconds. • Use only secure network connections. Public Wi-Fi can be convenient, but consumers should never use such connections to do their online or mobile banking. The American Bankers Association

suggests consumers always do their online banking via their own private home networks. Consumers who routinely use public Wi-Fi, even if it’s just for basic internet surfing, should log out of mobile banking apps or websites before logging on to public networks. • Change passwords frequently and avoid using the same password for more than one account. Many banking websites advise customers if their passwords are weak or strong when customers first set up their accounts. Even if customers’ passwords are deemed strong, it’s best to change them periodically so hackers or criminals cannot guess them. And consumers should never use the same password for more than one account, as that can make it much easier

for criminals to steal consumers’ identities. • Monitor credit scores. Consumers have the right to one free credit report each year, but many credit card companies now update customers regarding their credit scores once per month. Consumers many need to sign up to take advantage of this service, but doing so is typically free. If credit scores suddenly dip unexpectedly and without reason, consumers may have been victimized by identity theft and can then take the necessary course of action to address the issue. Online and mobile banking is convenient, but consumers must tread carefully when accessing sensitive financial information online.

Paying down my mortgage or save for retirement? Juggling finances is often challenging, especially when you’re faced with competing priorities – paying the bills, budgeting for a vacation, setting aside money for education, and contributing to an RRSP. Canadians are split when it comes to deciding whether to pay down the mortgage or save for retirement: At this time, are you choosing to pay down your mortgage debt as opposed to saving for retirement?

EACH CANADIAN’S FINANCIAL SITUATION IS DIFFERENT. Many want to pay down their mortgage as quickly as possible now, so that they can use their home equity to help pay for their retirement. That might not be the best way for you to go, since you can’t be sure how much your home will be worth in the future. And will that home equity provide enough money to pay for the retirement lifestyle you want to live? There is no standard answer, since each option has its advantages: Pros: pay down mortgage

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• Interest costs over the term of your mortgage become lower. • You pay your mortgage off faster. • The overall cost of your mortgage is reduced. Pros: invest in RRSPs

Source: 2014 Sun Life Canadian Unretirement™ Index. Base: All mortgage holders.

• Contributions are tax deductible, which saves you money. • Money grows tax free in your RRSP. • Your retirement savings will grow more quickly.

GET THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS! Another thing to keep in mind as you decide is that an RRSP directly reduces the amount of taxes you pay in the year you make a contribution. As a result, most people can expect to receive a tax refund. While it’s tempting to spend this money, there are strategies you can use to get an even bigger benefit from your refund cheque. • Contribute to an RRSP and use the tax refund to pay down your mortgage. This strategy will give you all the advantages associated with paying down your mortgage and investing in an RRSP. • Contribute to an RRSP and use the tax refund to contribute more to your RRSP. This strategy maximizes the long-term compounding of RRSP assets and helps build a solid capital base to fund your retirement. In the end, choosing the “right” thing to do depends on your particular financial situation and your longterm goals and objectives. But don’t lose sight of your retirement. More Canadians are living longer. That means retirement income needs to last a long time – 20 or 30 years, or even longer. I can show some strategies to you that meet both goals.

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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY 2018

Unique ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day V alentine’s Day is an opportunity for couples to celebrate their love for each other, whether their relationship is relatively new or has endured through many years. The National Retail Federation estimates that Americans are expected to spend close to $20 billion on Valentine’s Day this year. While chocolates and champagne are high on the list of most-purchased items for February 14th, couples should not feel beholden to tradition on Valentine’s Day. This year may be the perfect time to try something new, even if it’s out of couples’ comfort zones. Here are some novel ideas for couple’s looking to set their celebrations apart.

• Paint and sip: Couples can take part in a growing trend this Valentine’s Day. At paintand-sip events, people are guided step-by-step through the process of painting their own masterpieces. Breaks are provided through the evening to indulge in beverages and snacks of choice. Couples can bring along a bottle or two of wine and a platter of cheeses, chocolates or other Valentine’s Day fare. Those interested can inquire at their nearest paint and sip location, such as Pinot’s Palette, for Valentine’s Day specials. • Activity night: Couples who are naturally competitive or devoted sports fans can enjoy the evening by engaging in some healthy competition. Some restaurants

host trivia nights, or couples can head to the nearest arcade and battle it out. Panic and escape rooms are cropping up in towns across the country. These employ 60-minute real-life experiences in which participants must solve clues to escape the room. This can be a great bonding experience for fun-loving couples.

COUPLES SHOULD NOT feel beholden to tradition on Valentine’s Day. This year may be the perfect time to try something new.

• Chef lessons: Although some couples may dine out on Valentine’s Day, men and women who like to dabble in culinary arts can prepare their own meals from the comforts of their own kitchens. Others may want to enroll in classes that provide expert instruction from area chefs or culinary instructors. Cooking classes can be an ideal way to spend time

together learning skills that can be put to use again and again.

• Adventures: Couples who like to push the envelope can explore the possibilities of thrill-seeking activities. Some may include bungee-jumping, hot-air balloon rides, taking laps at the racetrack, or hitting the ski slopes.

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What various gift-giving flowers can represent

lowers are popular come Valentine’s Day, as various blooms can signify love and affection. Roses are one of the most popular flowers to gift on Valentine’s Day, and according to Bankrate, men and women can expect to spend $41.66 on a dozen roses. Some gift-givers may want to deviate from the standard bouquet of roses and offer flowers that are more in tune with their recipients’ preferences. Flowers have long been used to convey certain feelings in many cultures. Folklore, poetry and mythologies have played a role in defining the various meanings associated with certain blooms. Understanding the meanings behind various flowers can help Valentine’s Day celebrants more accurately express their feelings toward the

special people in their lives. Read on to learn more about what certain blooms may symbolize. • Amaryllis: This flower symbolizes splendid beauty and can be given to indicate worth beyond beauty. • Aster: The popular aster symbolizes wisdom and devotion. • Bird of Paradise: The interesting shape and rarity of these blooms symbolizes joyfulness and magnificence. It can be an exciting flower, and one that evokes feelings of anticipation. • Black-eyed Susan: These vibrant blooms represent justice and can be ideal for the person who works in the legal profession. • Carnation: A less expensive alternative to roses, carnations represent pride and beauty.

Furthermore, the colors of carnations represent different meanings. Red symbolizes love, while pink is for a mother’s love and white represents innocence and pure love. • Daisy: Innocence and purity are the meanings behind the yellow and white daisy. This can be the perfect pick for new, young love. • Freesia: Those wanting

to evoke passionate feelings can choose freesia, which is also said to mean “joy.” • Hydrangea: Hydrangeas symbolize heartfelt emotions and can be used to express gratitude for being understood. This may be the perfect “making amends” flower. • Lilac: Couples seeking tranquility and passion can turn to lilacs. The

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Three tips for a Valentine’s Day marriage proposal

f you plan on popping the question this Valentine’s Day, read on for some advice on how to make the moment a magical one. 1. The ring. While your loved one isn’t around, have a look through her jewellery box. Does she have a lot of extravagant accessories, or are her tastes more subdued? Is her jewellery mainly silver, gold or rose gold? Take

note of the size of her rings and then call an experienced jeweller. 2. The bouquet. Ask your florist to create a customized bouquet based on your loved one’s character and preferences. Don’t hesitate to share the story of your first date or to suggest favourite colours and flowers for a truly personalized arrangement. 3. The sidekicks. If

you plan to propose in a public place such as a restaurant, inform the staff first. The chef may even decide to be your accomplice and help you hide the ring! Finally, keep in mind that Valentine’s Day is a particularly busy time for restaurants, florists, chocolatiers and jewellers, so make your reservations early and don’t forget to mention that you plan to propose.

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Romantic getaways as Valentine’s Day gifts

scaping the daily grind (and winter weather depending on where you live) may be a top priority when February arrives. Fortunately, there are plenty of destinations to beckon couples eager for romantic getaways. For those planning a romantic excursion this Valentine’s Day, there are many places close to home or all around the world that provide romantic ambiance. • Niagara Falls: Niagara Falls is part of both Canada and the United States. It is best known as a honeymoon destination, attracting millions of couples each year who want to get a glimpse of the breathtaking falls. The areas surrounding Niagara Falls continue to be revitalized and now boast restaurants, a casino and performance venues. • Napa Valley, California: Rolling vineyards, cozy caverns, restaurants, luxurious hotels, and amazing landscapes draw visitors to this area time and again. A wine lover’s paradise, Napa can

be the ideal backdrop for intimate conversations and tours taken hand-in-hand. • New York, New York: While a visit to the Big Apple can appeal to just about anyone looking for a getaway, couples focused on romance may find it especially endearing. Individuals can take famed carriage rides through historic Central Park or recreate the pivotal scene from “Sleepless in Seattle” atop the Empire State Building. Scores of eateries, coffee shops, theaters, and more make NYC a great Valentine’s Day destination. • Positano, Italy: This village on the Amalfi coast possesses all the components that make for a romantic getaway. From pastel-colored buildings to idyllic beaches to stunning sunsets to local shops for browsing, it’s well worth the stamp in a passport to see this seaside town. • Quebec City: Travelers long have flocked to Quebec for its history and European flair. With cobblestone

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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY 2018 6 reasons to dine out Celebrate the single life this Valentine’s Day V

alentine’s Day is celebrated in various ways throughout the world. One of the more popular methods of spending time with a romantic partner is over a delicious meal at a nice restaurant. Statistics Brain says that 34.6 percent of Valentine’s Day celebrants in the United States dine outside of the home, making this day dedicated to couples one of the most popular days to dine out all year. Dining out on Valentine’s Day helps to make the day more special, and the following are a number of additional reasons why couples should enjoy a meal out on the town this February 14. 1. Embrace the chance to try new foods. Dining out gives individuals the opportunity to try new cuisine they may not attempt at home. This is a chance to expand flavor profiles and give something new a chance. 2. Enjoy creative plating. Many restaurants

expend extra effort on presentation on Valentine’s Day, dressing the plates with special garnish or with a unique presentation of the foods. Valentine’s Day meals are often as beautiful to look at as they are delicious to eat. Experiencing such visual masterpieces can add to the enjoyment of the night out. 3. Enjoy a night off from cooking. One of the biggest benefits of dining out on Valentine’s Day is enjoying an evening away from the kitchen. Heading out for a restaurant meal means no stressing over what to cook for dinner, no wrangling with ingredients and no post-meal cleanup. 4. Learn something new. Chefs and restaurants may pull out all the stops for a special occasion like Valentine’s Day. Diners may learn more about exotic foods and wine pairings on Valentine’s Day than they might when dining out on less popular nights.

5. Beat the winter blues. For much of the country, Valentine’s Day occurs during a time of year when winter is at its most harsh. Wintertime can be isolating as many people spend increased hours indoors to avoid inclement weather. Dining out gives couples the opportunity to get some fresh air and dine in a social environment that can help buoy spirits. 6. Jump start other activities. Dining at a restaurant may be the precursor to other things to come on Valentine’s Day. While out, couples may opt to head to a movie, enjoy some local live theater or stroll through a museum gallery. A good meal can make for the perfect starter to a memorable Valentine’s Day. Dining out on Valentine’s Day is a tradition that can benefit couples in various ways and make an already special holiday that much more memorable.

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Relax and unwind Plan a cozy evening in the comfort of your own home. Sip on a glass of wine, watch your favourite television series or have a long, luxurious bubble bath. It’s all about you and doing the things that make you feel amazing.

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COMMON GOLDENEYE, like this one seen on the St. Clair River on Jan. 27, dive for their food, eating mostly fish and aquatic invertebrates. Ronny D’Haene Photo THIS PHOTO WAS taken Jan. 20 of a juvenile bald eagle as it swooped over the St. Clair River, near the entrance to the Shell Canada refinery. Eagles are partially migratory but will overwinter if their territory has access to open water and fish. Jeff Hunking Photo

A FEMALE SNOWY OWL perched on a wire near Sombra on Jan. 25. Snowy owls typically eat rodents, rabbits and birds. One hunting near the Sarnia Yacht Club this winter has consumed large numbers of seagulls. Ronny D’Haene Photo

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Cookbook Club At the Bright’s Grove Library, 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.; pre-register, 519-869-2351 Blind Date with a Book At the Sarnia Library, adult, drop-in; Books are wrapped so you won’t know title or author, available through Feb. 15. Meditation Designed to give a basic understanding of meditations and learn practical mindfulness techniques to improve overall wellness. Offered by Twin Bridges NPLC, free of charge. 109 Crawford St., 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays until March 1. Register at www.tbnplc.com or 226-776-9030 StrollerFit A boot-camp style fitness class for moms where babies are welcome in strollers or carriers. Includes a combination of cardiovascular, strength and flexibility exercises. Run by Twin Bridges NPLC, free of charge. Lighthouse Community Church, 152 Parker St., 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Thursdays until March 1. Register at www.tbnplc.com or 226-7769030 Paint Night Create your own painting under instruction of artist Kirsten Anderson. 140 Christina St. N., 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Cost $60. Includes materials and snacks. Profits support Rayjon projects. Donations for refreshments welcomed. Register by email to Ann at atuplin3270@gmail.com or by text to Veona at 519 331 2363

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FRIDAY, FEB. 9 Lambton Arts Collective Exhibition by Lambton College students including photography, ceramics smf drawing. runs till Feb. 22 at the Lawrence House for the Arts, 127 Christina St. Gala and awards on Feb. 21. For more, call 519-337-0507. Living With Diabetes Rapids Family Health Team offering a 2-hour group session that provides a general overview of How to Live Well with Diabetes. 1150 Pontiac Dr., 9:30 a.m. Also on Feb. 21 at 1:30 p.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949 Souper Lunch Prepare two nutritious soups at West Lambton Community Health Centre’s “Souper Lunch Friday”. Bring own containers to take soup home. St. Luke’s United Church, 350 Indian Rd. S., 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free. For more, call 519-344-3017 ext. 237 Live Music Cafe Susan MacIntyre is the musical guest and Sisters of Soul host at Foursquare Church, 207 Talfourd St., 7:30 p.m. Donations welcomed. For more, email Fran at 1voice2sing@ gmail.com

What’s Happening 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., ‘BFG’ (Rated G) Electric Library At the Sarnia Library; (adult, drop-in) from 2-4 p.m. Have device-related questions answered; bring tablets, laptops, eReaders and other devices. Call 519-337-3291 Dart Tournament Barb Griffin Memorial Ladies Open Dart Tournament at Corunna Legion, 350 Albert St., register 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., play at noon. For more, call 519-8621240 Valentine’s Dinner Knights of Columbus Valentine’s Day dinner-dance includes 5-course Italian dinner by Giresi’s, spot/door prizes, music, ballroom/ line dancing, cash bar, 50/50 and gift basket draw, and a photobooth. Tickets $40 at Catholic church offices in Sarnia.

SATURDAY, FEB. 10 Life Drawing With artist Kelly Wallace at the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ages 18+. Materials and lunch included. Reigstration required. For cost & info, call 519-3368127. Also on Feb. 17, 24 Tech with Treena At the Mallroad Library, 2-3 p.m. (children) pre-register; Using Makerspace equipment, “Dash & Dot Robot”; also on Feb. 24 Kids’ Movie At the Sarnia Children’s Library,

Our Lady of Mercy, 390 Christina St. N., 7 p.m. For more, call 519-542-7528 Benefit Event A benefit for Alicia Reny, a Sarnia woman who lost all her possessions when her home was burned in a suspected arson case last month. Cash bar, door prizes, raffles, at the Best Western Guildwood Inn. $5 entry. Doors open 7 p.m. For more, contact Kaela Blake at 519-330-2598 or visit www. gofundme.com/arsonhousefiretakeseverything

Hike Hike at the Lorne Henderson Conservation Area. For more, visit www.lambtonoutdoorclub.org SUNDAY, FEB. 11 Euchre Tournament Progressive Euchre Tournament at Corunna Legion 350 Albert St., register 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., play at 1 p.m. Pre-register at the bar. For more, call 519-862-1240 Continued on 28

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Program accepted. Accessible building. For more, call 519869-2403 Pancake Supper St. Benedict’s Knights of Columbus annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, 1011 Oak Ave., 4:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Tickets $6 adults, $3 children under 12, no charge for toddlers, available at door. Accessible building. For more, contact Don Heit at 519 336-1273 or donandpatheit@ yahoo.ca Pancake Supper All Saints’ Anglican Church, 248 Vidal St. N., 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Cost $6. All you can eat. For more, call 519-344-5167 Pancake Tuesday Point Edward Service Club Pancake Tuesday including pancakes, sausage and refreshments. 503 Michigan Ave., 5 p.m. Cost $7, free for kids 5 and under. For more, call 519337-9822 Pancake Supper St. Giles Presbyterian Church serving pancakes, sausage and dessert. 770 Lakeshore Rd., 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Cost $7 adults, $3 children under 10, free under 4. For more, call Suzanne at 519542-2253 Pancake Dinner All you can eat pancakes, crepes and sausages at Grace United Church, 990 Cathcart Blvd., 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Gluten-free pancakes available. Cost $10 adults, $5 children 10 and under. For more, call 519 542-1203 Pancake Dinner Canon Davis Memorial Church, 380 Russell St. N., 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Cost $6 adults, $3 children under 12. For more, call 519 344-9531 Pancake Supper All Saints Anglican Church, 498 Lyndoch St., Corunna, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Free will offering appreciated. All welcome. For more, call 519344-5167 Continued on 29

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Death Notices Recent Passings up to February 2, 2018

This information is provided as a community service. For detailed information on the lives lived, please refer to the funeral home website listing.

• Allen, Donald Norman Date of Passing: Jan-30-18 Smith Funeral Home

• Bakker, Cornelia

Age: 67 / Date of Passing: Jan-29-18 McCormack Funeral Home

• Boucher, Emmanuel Joseph Age: 88 / Date of Passing: Jan-29-18 McCormack Funeral Home

• Campbell, Margaret May

Age: 83 / Date of Passing: Jan-30-18 Smith Funeral Home

• Coolen, Marlene

Age: 53 / Date of Passing: Jan-29-18 Smith Funeral Home

Lives Lived In Memoriam Aug. 27, 1951 - Feb. 9, 2017

As long as I can, I will look at this world for both of us, As long as I can. I will laugh with the birds, I will sing with the flowers, I will pray to the stars, For the both of us. As long as I can I will remember how many things On this earth were your joy, And I will live as well As you would want me to live As long as I can.

Love forever. See you soon, Mom

Lynn Marie Gruben

August 27, 1951 - February 9, 2017

Everytime we pause, we think of you. In loving memory of a dear wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend, who passed away one year ago this week. The depths of sorrow we cannot tell, Of the loss of one we loved so well; And while she sleeps a peaceful sleep, Her memory we shall always keep.

Age: 48 / Date of Passing: Jan-30-18 Smith Funeral Home

• Eyre, Robert Gibson

Age: 79 / Date of Passing: Jan-31-18 Smith Funeral Home

• LeBlanc, Elaine

Love always, your husband Theo, your children, and all your family and friends.

Age: 76 / Date of Passing: Jan-31-18 Smith Funeral Home

• Morissette, Solange Victoire Age: 81 / Date of Passing: Jan-31-18 Smith Funeral Home

• Manhout, Susan Carol

Age: 64 / Date of Passing: Jan-28-18 Smith Funeral Home

• Olah, Erno

Age: 88 / Date of Passing: Feb-2-18 Smith Funeral Home

• Payne, Edward

Age: 89 / Date of Passing: Feb-1-18 Knight Funeral Home

• Rippin, Larry Raymond

Age: 73 / Date of Passing: Feb-2-18 D.J. Robb Funeral Home

• Sayers, Leona

Age: 88 / Date of Passing: Jan-28-18 D.J. Robb Funeral Home

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• Croteau, Shelley Ann

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• Smith, Elizabeth Mary

It is with great sadness that the Allen family announces the passing of Donald Norman Allen. In the early hours of January 30th, Don passed peacefully in his sleep. An avid sportsman, Don played hockey for many years in Sarnia and the surrounding area, including games in the early 50’s with players such as Gordie Howe, Terry Sawchuk and Ted Lindsay. He was a member of the Sarnia Golf and Curling Club for most of his life and he forged many good memories there, including an ace on each par 3. He spent his entire career at Imperial Oil and was befriended by all he knew. Don was loved deeply by his wife Joyce (O’Neil) for 67 years, prior to her passing in 2015. Don will be missed by his sons, Jeff Allen (Sue) and Wayne Allen (Pam); as well as his grandchildren Brock, Carly, Amy, and Alicya. Donations can be made in Don’s name to the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 1576 London Line, Sarnia. Memories and condolences may be sent online at www.smithfuneralhome.ca

WALKER, JOAN-nee OLDFIELD

- We are sad to announce that our mother Joan Walker passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on January 22, 2018. Joan was born in Manchester, England on June 2, 1922. Mom met our dad Sgt. Elvey Walker, a Canadian Soldier, during World War II. They married and she emigrated to Sarnia in 1946 on a War Bride ship. Joan raised four children, has 8 grandchildren and 8 great- grandchildren. Throughout her life Mom enjoyed social gatherings with her family and friends, curling, retired army officer events, and sing a longs at the Strangway Center. She loved to travel, collect spoons and hats, which she loved to wear out and about. Mom also loved to sing and even in her later years when her memory failed, she was still able to sing the words to her favourite songs. Beloved mother of Joan Walker (Keith Pedder), Sue Faiers (Brian), Bob Walker (Jane Hamilton), Jan Walker-Holt (Robin Holt). Loving Nanna to Susan Kristjansson (Rappi), Victoria Mitchell, Jesse Faiers, Andrea Donnelly (Mike), Sean Holt (Rose), Alex Holt (Melissa), Colin Walker and Olivia Walker. Great Nanna to Vivian, Bridget, Samantha, Madeline, Kiera, Sylvie, Finn and Annabelle. She is survived by sisters Margaret McKeever (Jeff)-England and Brenda Breakwell (late Len)-St. Kitts, as well as numerous nieces and nephews from both the Oldfield and Walker families. Predeceased by her husband Elvey Walker (1974) and sister Clarice Newbrook (2005). Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will announced at a later date. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Twin Lakes Terrace. Memorial donations in memory of Joan Walker may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 62. Arrangements entrusted to the D.J. Robb Funeral Home and Cremation Centre. Memories and messages of condolence may be made through www.djrobb.on.ca.

To publish an obituary, a memoriam or an anniversary of passing, please submit your information by calling us at: 519-491-5532 or by email at: info@thesarniajournal.ca the deadline is one week prior to publication.

Age: 83 / Date of Passing: Jan-28-18 McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home

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Age: 88 / Date of Passing: Jan-24-18 Knight Funeral Home

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Age: 91 / Date of Passing: Jan-31-18 Smith Funeral Home

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Age: 68 / Date of Passing: Jan-30-18 Smith Funeral Home

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a final match has been scheduled between their tag-team partners, Sebastian Suave and Brent Banks. If Banks is successful, Kingdom James will be banned from Sarnia. Tickets are available for the all-ages event at www.ticketscene.ca or in person at Cheeky Monkey, 130 Christina St. N.

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NORA AND STAN MATEJ, of Sarnia, joined a large crowd of skaters during the public skate at Clearwater Arena recently. The pair skate two to three times a week. “It’s a free skate,” said Nora. “The price is right.” GLENN OGILVIE The Journal

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SOME OF LAMBTON College's Varsity eSports athletes, from left, Forrest Boire, Zain Ismail, Robert Glysinski and Joel Graham. TROY SHANTZ The Journal

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arnia's Valley Axe will host one of Ontario’s top axe and knife throwing tournaments. The London Line range was selected to host The International Knife Throwers Hall of Fame (IKTHOF) Ontario regionals, scheduled for Aug. 18-19. Co-owner Bo Tait said the tournament attracts Est. 1990

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