Sarnia Journal - May 18, 2017

Vol. 4, Issue 20

Heart in the right place

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New owners ready to roll

Track and field championships

Point Edward preparing

City family determined

for upgrades to the ‘Gateway Casino’

to repay the gift of a child’s life

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he Viggers family knows the overwhelming sense of relief when a new heart is found for a tiny baby fighting for survival.

They also know the stress of the seven-hour transplant surgery and the heartache of knowing another baby had died so their own could be saved.

They also know gratitude, doing everything they can to thank the medical staff at The Hospital For Sick Children in Toronto for saving little Nolan Viggers’ life.

As Nolan’s extended family has watched him grow into a healthy, busy three-year-old they’ve rolled up their sleeves to raise as much money as possible so others can be saved.

Nolan’s dad, Stephen, grew up in Sarnia and is a Northern Collegiate grad who works for a software company in Waterloo. His mom, Diane, and sister, Sandi, live in Sarnia and helped create a team of family and friends that raised $13,700 for Sick Kids’ Hospital Foundation last year.

“You’d be surprised at the number of people who depend on Sick Kids. The cardiac unit was over-capacity when we were there,” said Nolan’s mom Claire Viggers.

This year, the team known as Camp NolieWalka is asking the Sarnia community to help raise even more money by holding a number of special events.

A Mothers’ Day paint party was a big success and a cruise on the Duc d’Orleans II is planned for July 20.

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SEBASTIAN SMITH, right, holds off a late surge by Chatham-Kent runner James Muharrem to help Northern Collegiate win both the open boys 4X400-metre relay and the overall team championship at the Lambton Kent high school track and field championships in Chatham. For more on the meet please see page 35.

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oint Edward’s casino has been temporarily renamed and its new owners expect to lay out renovation and possible expansion plans in the next few weeks At that time, a new branding strategy will be announced and the permanent name released by British Columbia-based Gateway Casinos and Entertainment.

In the meantime, it will simply be known as Gateway Casino Point Edward.

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) Corporation turned ownership over to Gateway on May 9 for the Point Edward casino and five smaller gaming facilities at London’s Western Fair, Clinton, Dresden, Woodstock and Hanover.

No financial terms have been released.

“Our next order of business is to finalize development plans for all our Southwestern Ontario gaming properties,” said Carrie Kormos, Gateway’s vice-president for marketing and communications.

Market assessments are being conducted to determine which one of Gateway’s four brands will be used in Point Edward, she said.

Gateway is the largest and most diversified gaming company in Canada.

It operates 18 properties in western Canada and brands its facilities based, in part, on the size of the market. Once that’s determined, the company will decide the extent of renovations and expansion.

The company expects to spend $200 million to upgrade all six southwestern properties, Kormos said.

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Christians organize Jewish event; Jews not attending

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local group is organizing an event featuring speakers, music and Jewish dancing to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Jerusalem’s reunification.

But few if any Jews plan to

attend the May 24 event.

“The whole point was to bring into the forefront that Jerusalem is now a united city and has been for 50 years,” said Joanne White, a member of the Jerusalem committee, which is organizing Jerusalem Day in Sarnia.

“We knew this was a key year, and we were to do something.”

May 24 coincides with the Jewish holiday Yom Yerushalayim, a national holiday in Israel.

Despite being a significant day on the Jewish calendar it’s doubtful many Jews will attend, White said.

“So far, no one from the Jewish community is coming,” she said. “They look at it a little differently.”

Sarnia is home to a small Jewish community of about 15 families and the Ahavas Isaac Synagogue.

A representative from the synagogue said members likely would not participate due to the political nature and origins of the event.

“We celebrate Jewish services and traditions, but do not get

involved in political activities,” he said.

Following Israel’s declaration of Independence in 1948 the young nation faced a military attack from neighbouring nations, resulting in the Arab-Israeli War, a conflict that left the holy city divided.

It remained that way until June 7, 1967 when Israel recaptured Jerusalem during the Six-Day War. The keynote speaker of Jerusalem Day in Sarnia is Kenn Mainville of Return Ministries.

Its mission, according to the website, is to encourage “Jews and Christians to work together to fulfill God’s plans and purposes for Israel and the nations according to the Word of God.” The event in the Gateway Room at 245 Front St. will feature a special performance of the song “Jerusalem Gold,” which White said was penned during the Six-Day War. The organizers, who also held a Holocaust remembrance walk in April, represent several area churches, White said, but the event is open to all.

“If you’re interested in history, it’s a historic event,” she said.

“I’d say there’s a group of people believing that we should stand with Israel.”

For more, contact Joanne White at 519-864-1272 or email at whiteje@xcelco.on.ca

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Continued from page 1 “Sick Kids’ is just an amazing organization,” said Diane Viggers, Nolan’s grandma.

“When he was born only half his heart developed. They almost lost him. He was very, very sick.

“We feel so blessed that they saved Nolan. Every day I think about the family that had such a difficult loss for Nolan to get a transplant.

“I think about organ donation and the incredible work that the doctors and nurses do at that hospital.

“They can’t do it alone.

They need our financial support.”

Nolan Viggers was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome before he was born. It’s a rare congenital heart defect that doctors hoped could be fixed with a series of surgeries.

But once the baby was born, it was discovered

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Continued from page 1 “In about a month, we’ll have more specifics,” she said, adding that Gateway often adds restaurant and entertainment facilities to its casinos.

Construction should begin as early as this year on at least one of the six newly purchased proper-

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The Viggers family intends to pledge the money raised in Sarnia and walk with their team in Sick Kids’ annual walkathon in September. Nolan plans to be there with his parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles.

Team NolieWalka’s goal is $20,000 this year. Anyone who wishes to contribute to the hospital foundation on behalf of the team, can visit http://www.support. sickkidsfoundation.com/site/ TR/Events/CAMP_17?px=1348357&pg=personal&fr_id=1150.

he had a secondary heart problem and reconstructive surgery wouldn’t work. At five weeks he was placed on a transplant list and given just a few weeks to live without one.

When Nolan was nine weeks old, he received a new heart at Sick Kids.

“He was in the best hands,” said his mom, Claire. “The moment we stepped inside the hospital doors we truly felt everyone there was fighting for Nolan.”

Recovery was slow and the baby was at Sick Kids’ for two more months. But he eventually went home and is thriving.

“He’s a strong, happy and busy boy who amazes us every day,” said his aunt Sandi.

“This is why we are fundraising. It is our way of saying thank you to Sick Kids and the amazing team of people who fought for Nolan.”

“I call him my miracle grandson,” said Diane. “He loves life and he’s a sweetheart. It’s been a miracle all along.”

ties but the schedule has not been finalized and it’s not known if Point Edward will be among the first.

Point Edward is the biggest of the six Southwestern Ontario acquisitions, Kormos said, and currently the only one with table games.

“Point Edward has a spectacular setting on the waterfront and we’re definitely going to make improvements to make it a different and better

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experience,” she said of the aging building.

“We are also looking at more amenities for folks who may not enjoy gambling. Restaurants, bars and hotels are all amenities we look at when we do our assessment,” Kormos said.

The OLG has entered a 20-year contract for Gateway to own and operate the Point Edward casino. The contract guarantees all 325 jobs will be maintained with

SANDI AND HER MOM Diane Viggers, right, hold a photo of their nephew and grandson, who had a heart transplant at nine weeks.

CATHY DOBSON, The Journal

no changes for one year.

Kormos said the company anticipates creating more jobs.

The OLG has owned and operated all gaming facilities in Ontario since they opened in the

1990s. Four years ago, OLG began searching for private operators to manage them. However, the OLG will continue to regulate Ontario gaming and Gateway will need OLG approval for any

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Historically, the Village of Point Edward has collected approximately $2.3 million a year from the OLG for being a host municipality. That will not change, said Kormos.

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English classes to include mandatory indigenous writers

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he local public school board is implementing a new mandatory English class that focuses on First Nations writers and literature.

“Instead of talking about Romeo and Juliet,

you’re going to be talking about Canadian indigenous authors,” said Mark Sherman, a superintendent with the Lambton Kent District School Board.

Starting in September, the native-focused course will for the first time become mandatory for about 1,700 eleventh

grade students at the board’s 12 high schools.

The English course will retain the same core elements but will also include material that better mirrors the demographics of the board - which includes four First Nations, Sherman said.

“You can learn about Lord of the Flies but that

(has) a British post-colonial perspective,” he said.

“It’s a great book, but it probably doesn’t speak to who we are as a local community.”

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None of the traditional works will be displaced, just relocated and still accessible to students in other English courses.

The new curriculum was developed internally by the board over the past three years and included opportunity for parental input.

“Staff and students have embraced it, and certainly we’ve got some positive feedback from our First Nations partners,” he said.

Aamjiwnaang First Nation Chief Joanne Rogers welcomes the new course.

“This just shows that the LKDSB is willing to be partners with the First Nations in educating all of students about our history,” said Rogers. “I think that’s absolutely great.”

The decision also comes at a critical time in Canada’s history, with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s call to action still fresh in people’s minds.

As communities prepare to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday this summer, many still aren’t

aware of the contribution and sacrifices of First Nations people, Rogers said.

“A lot of people just don’t understand,” she said. “They don’t know about residential schools, they don’t know about the ‘60s scoop, they don’t know about the medical testing on our people.”

Rogers said information and education is key to telling a more accurate version of the nation’s history, and she hopes the new course can help do that.

“The more they know, the more they’ll understand,” she said.

The English course adds to a growing list of First Nations-themed classes Sarnia-Lambton high school students can take, Sherman added.

They include a Grade 9 First Nations art course, a Grade 11 elective on Native studies, and a Grade 12 class on global perspectives of Indigenous culture.

“How engaged can students be when they don’t see themselves reflected in the curriculum?” asked Sherman.

“This reflects better at who we are as a community.”

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Sugar Sugar has sweet idea — the ice cream brrrr-ito

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hese things are really popular,” explains Martin Lacombe as he flattens out a large piece of pink candy floss, drops three scoops of ice cream in the centre and sprinkles unicorn dust (aka coloured sugar) all over it.

Folding the candy floss shell around the ice cream he holds up his invention: Ice cream burritos, which sell for $5.50 each.

“I made it up and everyone loves them,” Lacombe said.

He and wife Malynda opened their new ice

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cream shop at 1254 London Rd. in mid-March and named it Sugar Sugar.

Martin Lacombe, 43, already owned Tugboat Vaping downtown when his accountant pointed out that Annaberry Ice Cream & Cakes was up for sale.

“Our accountant knew I was bored,” said Malynda, 42. “And he saw the entrepreneurship in Martin,

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so one thing just led to another.”

“I wanted to open a second business and it could have been another Vape shop, maybe in Chatham, but I wanted to diversify,” said Martin.

The Lacombes wrote a business plan, painted and cleaned up the location, built new counters and reassessed the menu.

Sugar Sugar serves 28 flavours of ice cream, six varieties of frozen yogurt, ice cream cakes and pies Malynda makes daily, plus a wall of shelving that’s slowly filling up with retro candy like

Nerds and Astro Pops.

The Lacombe’s ice cream selection ranges from slightly exotic flavours like Superhero, Health Bar Crunch and Raspberry Bugaboo, to old standbys like French vanilla, cookies & cream and pistachio.

A cone costs $1.75 for a kid size; $3 for a scoop and $4 for two scoops.

Rootbeer and Orange Crush floats sell for $4.50 and sundaes with three scoops of ice cream are $5.50. Ice cream cakes are priced at $16.95 to $21.95, depending on size.

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is going to introduce birthday packages that will include the cake, loot bags and other treats.

When better weather arrives, the Lacombes also plan to install a fryer and become Sarnia’s only funnel cake maker.

“Sarnia needs funnel cakes,” Malynda said with a smile. “And we need to have something other than ice cream so we can stay open year-round. I don’t want winters off.”

Funnel cakes are served with confectioners’ sugar, whipped cream and berries.

Sugar Sugar is open

well-established diner shares the building at 1254 London Rd. with Sugar Sugar and recently reopened.

Ole Country Diner has served up home cooking since 2009 but shut down when its lease expired at the end of February.

Two months later, owners Terry Kavanaugh, Kyle Kavanaugh and Nick Chorostecki worked out a new lease agreement with the landlord and Ole Country Diner is back in business.

“We took the time out to paint and freshen it up,” says Chorostecki.

“But otherwise, it’s the same staff and the same menu.”

Ole Country Diner opens every day from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Editorial

Published by The Sarnia Journal, A division of Sarnia Media Group Inc.

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Sarnia doesn’t need a restrictive tree bylaw. Here’s why

L

ast summer I happened to hear a radio snippet of Mayor Mike Bradley contemplating the need for a tree bylaw.

Being a property owner and having had my own encounter with a problem tree, I took to the Internet, just to see what Toronto already has in place and to peek into what our community’s future may hold.

What I found was appalling, and I strongly encourage every property owner to go online and read this legalese for himself or herself.

Now, I don’t know about you, but my home and property are the single largest financial investment of my life and I protect this investment like any other, through maintenance, upkeep and prudent management.

When my investment gets exposed to risk or possible liability, I take action to remove my exposure.

So what does all of this have to do with a tree bylaw?

Well, when a tree on your property (most likely placed there by a

former owner and for which you are 100% responsiTom Tonen ble) starts becoming a towering menace that threatens buildings, infrastructure and even personal safety, under a tree bylaw you would no longer have the latitude to deal with it yourself.

Instead, you would be placed squarely at the mercy of City Hall.

What was once a simple exercise would become a time-consuming and bureaucratic cluster “mess” of red tape, inspections, reports, approvals and on and on, not to mention the added cost.

And don’t even ask about removing a tree from a vacant lot to build your dream home. Just plan for an additional 10% on your mortgage.

After an article appeared in The Journal about the proposed tree bylaw, letter writer Mark Nicholson endorsed the concept, saying Sarnia should have a 30% tree

canopy instead of the current 9%.

I would respond by saying that when humans are involved, there is always a collision between theory and reality.

Yes, it sure would be nice to have a 30% tree canopy covering the city. But let’s show some consideration for individ-

ual property owners who are only trying to protect what’s theirs, not launch a full frontal assault on nature.

What’s the answer?

Look to the nature trail in Canatara Park. It has been around forever and people drive for miles just to go there for a walk.

Now, think of all the

clear-cut and unused parkland in the city.

Couldn’t some of that be converted to “natural areas?”

In summary, we do not need a tree bylaw imposed on this community just because some fear the loss of a few trees.

I sincerely hope that when City Council ad-

Adolf Hitler

The Journal invites guest columnists

IT ISN’T EVERY DAY someone walks into The Journal office with an original, unpublished photograph of Adolf Hitler. But such was the case recently when Sarnia’s John Helle arrived with a page from a family snapshot album. This image shows the Nazi Führer entering the village of Kurort-Jonsdorf in the fall of 1938, shortly after Germany annexed portions of German-speaking Czechoslovakia with the blessing of Europe’s major powers. Helle was three years old and living in the village when his father Emil, a member of the local photography club, recorded these images. “The Allies should never have given Hitler that power,” said Helle, who immigrated to Canada in 1956 with a suitcase, $40 and no English. “He went on to kill millions and millions of people.” His photographer father would later die in a Soviet concentration camp.

Photos courtesy, John Helle

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Columns are personal opinion pieces and should focus on Sarnia-area people or issues. No partisan politics or blatant commercialism. Columns must be no longer than 450 words. For more, contact editor George Mathewson, 519-491-5532, or george.mathewson@thesarniajournal.ca

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It’s time to get involved and let council members know how you feel.

Tom Tonen is a retired shift worker from Imperial Oil

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Comment

Statistics on sidewalk cycling didn’t tell the whole story

Sir: l am writing not to change council’s mind about allowing people to use sidewalks for bike riding, which is unlikely given it has reviewed the situation and came to a conclusion to leave the bylaws as they are.

I write rather to explain to the public who see those of us who are using the sidewalks that we understand the information presented in the statistical

report, that indicated the frequency of vehicle collisions is higher for those who ride on sidewalks.

What was not reported, though, is that the report ignored the severity of accidents of those riding on streets compared with those riding on sidewalks.

As Sarnia’s data is limited, I turned to a report by the city of Toronto coroner’s office (2003), which compared level of injury,

including death, for bike riders on sidewalks vs. those on roads. From Jan. 1, 1997 to Dec. 31, 1998 there were 627 sidewalk riders who were injured, and 1,531 (more than

double) riders injured who were on the road.

As well, the report states there was one fatality among sidewalk riders and nine on roads.

What has changed since that time is an increase in the number of distracted drivers, which tells me a current study would be even more convincing that riding on roads is flirting with major injury.

The highest incidence of

injury and death was cars and trucks overtaking bike riders.

My wife and I moved form Burlington when we retired a year ago. That city allows riding on sidewalks, so we have avoided road traffic for over 11 years.

We give way to pedestrians, watch for people backing out of driveways, make eye contact with drivers who are turning

the corner in front of us, and absolutely enjoy our rides through this beautiful city.

So please, don’t think less of us who use the sidewalks as individuals who are ignoring the statistics. We are just aware that the statistics presented to council did not tell the whole story.

Rick Victor Sarnia

Are councillors hoping older voters will stop voting?

Sir: I am writing this because of what I read in the May 4 Journal.

I, as well as many others that I have spoken to, are getting tired of Coun. Cindy Scholten bringing up the situation with Mayor Mike Bradley.

She just doesn’t seem to be able to let this go. She is beginning to look like someone flogging a dead horse. Now, she has added Coun. Dave Boushy to her hit list.

Dave has done nothing but good during his time working on council for the city. Is he now a target because he is a

friend of our mayor? What is her problem?

Let’s put this to bed and get on with working for the good of the city.

Also, I am a Veteran and served Canada for 21 years to protect our freedom and right to a democratic government.

Thousands of our citizens have fought and died to protect this right.

This includes the right of the people to a free vote, the right to go to the poles and mark their X on a paper ballot to select our leaders.

It seems that our some of our

council members have now taken this right away from us.

Do they not realize that a lot of our seniors and Vets are not able to understand, let alone use, electronic devices to cast their vote during the next election?

This is a real insult to a lot of seniors and veterans, basically taking away our right to vote.

Don’t say that you will assign people to help those who don’t understand this new concept to cast their vote. It is supposed

to be a secret ballot, and who is to say that these volunteers will cast the vote desired by the person they are assigned to?

Maybe this is what they are hoping for, that we won’t vote,

and they will finally eliminate the ‘dinosaurs’ on council?

R. Stennett Sarnia

Tangled Up In Flooring Choices?

Council neglecting important issues this situation to rest once and for all and move on to more important issues facing our fair city, such as unemployment, infrastructure and the completion of the project at Centennial Park!

Did anyone on city council talk to Mayor Bradley regarding their concerns about his actions? Perhaps discussing the problem calmly might have resolved it without the cost or publicity!

Is this how the future municipal council will conduct business?

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what isn’t getting the attention it needs is the fight for systemic change.

Very little is said or done about that.

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Scholten-Holt should wait for election before offering thanks Sir: Coun. Cindy Scholten-Holt just doesn’t get it!

She doesn’t, obviously, realize that to get ‘respect’ one has to EARN it, and you don’t earn it by poking around in the mayor’s closets, calling in police to remove meeting attendees who want to make their opinions heard, or by criticizing a fellow councillor who has shown dedication to the city of Sarnia and loyalty to the mayor who represents it.

Nor does one win ‘respect’ and support from one’s constituents by spending over

$300,000 of taxpayers’ money in an effort to diminish the role of the mayor, or more than $75,000 to build a wall, creating a fortress-like City Hall rather than the friendly, welcoming place that it was before she and others, unfortunately, were elected or hired.

Coun. Scholten-Holt wrote: “The culture of change, innovation and growth is here.”

Yes, there has certainly been a change since the last election, albeit not necessarily for the better.

Roads are still in deplorable

condition and other projects are incomplete due to lack of funding, but they did manage to spend over $300,000 on their ‘project.’

Yes, they have implemented a

‘code of conduct,’ which pretty well muzzles everyone and, in my not so humble opinion, could be illegal, as I think we still enjoy freedom of speech in this county.

Yes, they have hired a firm, without consulting the public, to implement online voting in the upcoming election.

Yes, they have established a committee to look into the appointment of a deputy mayor, again without consulting the public.

It almost looks like they don’t give a hill of beans what

the public wants by refusing them the ability to voice their opinion on matters of such importance.

Scholten-Holt writes, “Hang in there Sarnia, and thank you for your support and patience along the way.”

Unfortunately, Sarnia has to wait until the upcoming election to let Scholten-Holt, and others, know whether she should be thanking them in advance.

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Thursday, May 18, 2017

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Athlete’s track dreams sidelined by broken wheelchair

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TARA JEFFREY THE JOURNAL

bbey Leblanc needs to get back on track.

So says her mom, Mary, who’s desperately seeking a replacement racing wheelchair for her daughter with the track and field season already underway.

“I’m sad and disappointed for her,” Leblanc said of Abbey, 16, who’s worried she won’t reach her goals this year, with her bike damaged beyond repair.

The Alexander Mackenzie student was born premature, has cerebral palsy, and cannot get around without a walker or wheelchair.

Over the years, Abbey was teased for being ‘different’ and struggled to fit in, but

thing she’s comfortable with, she said.

“I’m just not sure what to do ... I don’t know if there’s some place that might have one we can borrow? I am stuck between a rock and a hard place,” she said. “We are open to ideas.”

Last year’s track and field season was a huge boost to Abbey’s confidence, Leblanc said, noting that watching last summer’s Paralympic Games inspired her daughter to dream even bigger.

“I don’t know if it’s too late, but I don’t want her to think there’s no hope,” Leblanc said. “Maybe somebody out there might have an answer.”

Anyone who has information or who might be able to help is asked to contact Mary Leblanc at 519-344-4503.

last year things changed after a track coach suggested she give racing a try.

He introduced her to the 200-metre wheelchair race, and the rest was history.

She made it all the way to the OFSAA championships, earning a bronze medal.

This year, she had her sights set on silver.

“They took it to the Bicycle Shop and to Pathways but they couldn’t fix it,” Leblanc said of the bike, which is designed specifically for track and field racing.

“So I’m thinking we might be out of luck.”

Leblanc said she’s looked into purchasing a good, used chair, but the cost is upwards of $5,000.

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Premier Kathleen Wynne spoke to delegates in Point Edward on May 5 while Progressive Conservative leader Patrick Brown and NDP leader Andrea Horwath followed suit the next day.

The event was hosted by the local Chamber and featured three

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NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT Rehabilitation of the Front Street Overpass on Highway 402 in Lambton County Detailed Design and Class Environmental Assessment Study (G.W.P. 3064-11-00) THE PROJECT The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained MMM Group Limited, a subsidiary of WSP Global, to undertake the Detailed Design and Class Environmental Assessment Study for the rehabilitation of the Eastbound Highway 402 and Front Street Overpass in the Village of Point Edward, within Lambton County. The bridge location and proposed detour routes are shown on the key plan below.

The rehabilitation of this bridge will involve repairs to the overall structure and substructure components, and is required to maintain its structural integrity and extend the service life of the highway infrastructure. Start of construction is subject to the completion of this Detailed Design Study, environmental approvals, and availability of funding.

THE PROCESS The Detailed Design Study will follow the approved environmental planning process for Group ‘C’ projects under MTO’s Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000). Group ‘C’ projects are considered approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act, subject to compliance with the Class EA and the application of mitigation measures where necessary.

CONSTRUCTION STAGING For the rehabilitation of the Eastbound Highway 402 and Front Street Overpass, passenger vehicle traffic will be re-routed from the border crossing to the Front Street exit ramp and will proceed through the traffic signals at Front Street to Eastbound Highway 402. In addition, the connection from Venetian Blvd. to Highway 402 Eastbound will be closed for the period of construction. Commercial vehicle traffic will remain on the truck ramp from the border crossing to Eastbound Highway 402 and will be managed through staged construction to permit the rehabilitation works to be completed. The work will take approximately one construction season starting in May of the construction year. Motorists will be notified of the bridge closures and detours through advance road signage prior to construction.

COMMENTS The purpose of this notice is to inform you about the commencement of this project and provide an opportunity for input. Please provide any comments you have about this project to one of the Project Team members noted below by Monday, June 19, 2017.

Mr. Frank Hochstenbach, P.Eng. Senior Project Engineer Ontario Ministry of Transportation 659 Exeter Road, 3rd Floor London, ON N6E 1L3 tel: 519-873-4575 toll free: 1-800-265-6072, ext. 519-873-4575 fax: 519-873-4600 e-mail: frank.hochstenbach@ontario.ca

Mr. Dan Green, P.Eng. Consultant Project Manager MMM Group Limited | WSP 582 Lancaster Street West Kitchener, ON N2K 1M3 tel: 519-743-8777 toll free: 1-877-562-7947 fax: 519-743-8778 e-mail: greend@mmm.ca

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Thursday, May 18, 2017

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Keep in mind that ribs are traditionally served dripping in BBQ sauce, so don’t be surprised if a guest or two ask you for some. It’s not a crime, but as the chef, it’s up to you to politely insist that everybody taste at least one of your perfectly seasoned ribs before cracking out the bottle.

Ingredients:

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(Makes 8 servings) 1/3 cup salt 1/3 cup paprika 1/3 cup chilli powder 2 tbsp. garlic powder 2 tbsp. onion powder 2 tbsp. dried thyme 2 tbsp. dried oregano 2 tbsp. dried basil 2 tbsp. ground pepper 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. Cayenne pepper 3 to 4 kg back ribs (about 1/2 rack per serving)

Preparation: 1. The day before, mix all of the dry ingredients together with COOKED RIBS CAN be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. an electric mixer. Spread the dry rub on the fleshy side firmly to ensure everything resealable plastic bag and of the meat, pressing down sticks. Place the ribs in a refrigerate overnight.

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3. Bake for 4 to 6 hours, or until the meat easily falls off the bone. If you plan on serving the ribs later, cut the rack into individual pieces so that they’re easier to warm up on the grill.

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Former Sarnian bringing musical stage show to town

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Canadian performer whose first stage experience was with Sarnia community theatre is bringing an original production that celebrates Canada to her hometown.

Susan Shillingford says Northern Tapesty - A Lost World weaves together vignettes from well-known personalities like Farley Mowat, Lucy Maud Montgomery and Emily Carr and melds them with photos, paintings, sculpture and music.

Eleven songs written and performed by Shillingford’s husband, Geoff Noble, link each segment of the show, culminating in Noble’s title song.

“It’s a forceful statement of hope and praise for Canada,” Geoff Noble said.

“But perhaps the most important element is the fact that Susan as an actress plays over

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Each is drawn from the distinctly Canadian writings featured in the show.

The couple admit it’s not easy adequately describing their 90-minute multi-media production.

“But people certainly seem to love the music, drama and visuals,” Shillingford said.

They have received several standing ovations since launching the show on Vancouver Island where they live.

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“The impact is palpable, the whole becoming greater than the sum of its parts,” said Shillingford.

Northern Tapestry is crossing the country between May 18 and June 18, stopping for a single performance in Sarnia on Friday, June 2.

“People will see so many places they recognize,” said Shillingford. “But they’ll see them through the eyes

of the artists.”

She was 12 years old when she was first drawn to the stage. That was in the 1960s when Shillingford – having just moved to Sarnia – auditioned for The Miracle Worker with Sarnia Little Theatre.

She landed the role of the young Helen Keller opposite the late Val Hadley who played Helen’s teacher in the production. Both actresses won awards for their performances.

Shillingford credits Sarnia Little Theatre, now Theatre Sarnia, with nurturing a lifelong passion. She moved from Sarnia in 1968, trained as

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an actor, and spent her entire professional life acting, directing and writing. Noble is also an actor, a musician and has taught theatre.

She hasn’t been to Sarnia for about a decade but was convinced to bring Northern Tapestry here by an old classmate from Northern Collegiate.

“She came to visit last summer and suggested we bring the show to Sarnia,” Shillingford explained. “I’m looking forward to seeing everyone and enjoying what I understand is a really busy weekend in Sarnia (ArtWalk).”

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Terrible weather, few fish couldn’t spoil Sarnia salmon derby

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espite bad weather, historically low fish catches and the lack of a public boat launch, organizers of the 41st annual Salmon Derby were upbeat following Sarnia’s premiere fishing event.

“The fishing was good, the weather was terrible,” said Paul Heckley with the Bluewater Anglers. “For

our 10-day derby we probably only had three or four days that were reasonable.”

The 580 fish registered at weigh stations was an all-time low and about half the annual average of 1,200. But the fishing was good on the few fair-weather days available, Heckley noted.

“When you consider how many days and hours people got out there, the numbers are pretty good.

4.5 The previous low for the salmon

resident Robert Perkins, who landed a 15.38-pounder on day seven.

In true sportsman fashion, Perkins disqualified himself after he realized he hadn’t followed derby rules, which state that all occupants of a boat must be registered.

Heckley said Perkins took his wife out on the boat that day to celebrate their anniversary, but because she hadn’t registered to compete he willingly took his prize-winning catch out of the running.

“It was a very nice thing on his part,” said Heckley.

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In the weeks prior the derby, City Hall announced its relocation of the public boat launch at Centennial Park would again be delayed, causing concern among anglers and organizers alike.

But the city and Bridgeview Marina reached agreement to allow boaters to use its facilities in Point Edward.

“The boat ramp actually worked very well this year,”

said Heckley. “(Owner) Dave Brown and Bridgeview Marina did a great job and they deserve a lot of credit for jumping in to help us.”

Boaters and anglers from across the region descended on Lake Huron and the St. Clair River for the 41st installment of the event hosted by the Bluewater Anglers, which ran from Apr. 28 to May 7.

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New centre eyed to treat urgent mental-health patients ing people at the point of crisis.

We want to help people very early on because that’s the … best outcome for mental health issues,” said Dr. Emmanuel Anyaegbuna, chief of psychiatry at Bluewater Health.

One idea under discussion is the establishment of an urgent response centre specifically designed for mental health and addiction issues.

Alan Stevenson of Canadian Mental Health said Sudbury’s Health Sciences North uses such a model. hen someone shows “Somebody could get that up at the hospital first assessment in initiation of emergency departtreatment where it’s appropriate ment suffering a mental health in the community at a wide breakdown it means the system range of hours, seven-days a hasn’t worked very well, local week,” he said. medical experts say.

The Erie St. Clair Local “We don’t want to (be) treatHealth Integration Network is currently reviewing a request to approve such Your Spot For a centre for Sarnia and Chatham, along with a funding request for $900,000.

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“The interventions are started earlier, and then the outcome is usually much better,” said Anyaegbuna, who is also medical director of mental health and addictions services at the hospital.

Often when individuals don’t get help early on they arrive at the emergency department with symptoms at the boiling point.

But that isn’t the best place to get a proper diagnosis and treatment. Mental health patients seen by doctors and admitted can expect to wait an average 30 hours in the ER before a bed opens up in the Mental Health Inpatient Department, officials say.

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Despite the department having grown to 37 beds, it’s almost always at 100% capacity.

“It’s happening more often than we would like now. I think people are waiting an average of two days in the ER for a bed,” said Anyaegbuna.

“The ER is not the best place for people with mental health because of how unpredictable the ER is.”

No one is “abandoned” in the ER and specially trained mental health professionals are on staff to assist patients experiencing psychiatric turmoil, Anyaegbuna said.

“There are people who have waited too long and have gone into crisis. That means they have to come to the ER,” he said.

“But the preference would be to detect things early, and the only way we can do that is if we have the community working together.”

Also participating in the roundtable were Sue Barnes, executive director of St. Clair Child and Youth Services, addiction treatment advocate Laurie Hicks, and Paula Reaume-Zimmer, vice-president of mental health and addictions at Bluewater Health.

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hat’s happening events must be open to the public, of general interest, 60 words or less, and received at least two weeks prior to the event. Please include ticket prices, if any, and a phone number or website where readers can obtain more information. Email notices to info@thesarniajournal.ca THURSDAY, MAY 18 Cooking Class Rapids Family Health Team offers a free class, “Goodbye Gluten – Hello Flavour”. 481 Colborne Rd., Corunna, 1:30 p.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949

Makerspace Use ‘dash & dot at the Mobile Makerspace Equipment Program. Mallroad Library, 1362 Lambton Mall Rd., 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Also on May 30 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. To register, call 519-542-2580 Cycling The Lambton Outdoor Club hosts two informal morning rides. Faster riders start at 9:30 a.m. and slower riders at 10 a.m. Destination and duration generally determined by a consensus of riders present at departure. For more, visit www. lambtonoutdoorclub.org Artist Talk Jane Austin will discuss her time spent at the BAiR Winter Intensive Program at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity.

Free, give what you can. Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery, 147 Lochiel St., 7 p.m. To register, 519-336-8127 ext. 3226 or visit website.

FRIDAY, MAY 19 Live Music Red Wanting Blue and special guests Kayko take the stage at

Paddy Flaherty’s. Tickets $25, available at www.ticketscene.ca.

For more, call 519-336-1999 MADD Grocery Bagging MADD Sarnia-Lambton will be at the Real Canadian Superstore on Murphy Road from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. to bag groceries.

Visit the display table and stop by the barbeque. For more, call 519-339-9962 or email office@ maddsarnialambton.com SATURDAY, MAY 20 Mustang Sally Rally Fifth annual Mustang Sally Rally poker run organized by Lambton Ford in support of Pathways Health Centre for Children. Drivers make pit stops at six locations in Sarnia-Lambton collecting cards for poker hand. $25 to enter, includes lunch. Registation 8 a.m., rally at 10 a.m. For more visit www.mustangsallyrally. com Garage Sale Bluewater Country’s annual garage sale includes bake table, white elephant table, and residents’ tables of miscellaneous items. 5700 Blackwell Sideroad, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. All welcome rain or shine. For more, call 519-542-7800 Live Music Daylight for Deadeyes takes the stage at Paddy Flaherty’s.

No cover, 9:30 p.m., 130 Seaway Rd. For more, call 519-3361999 Mending Clinic Bring ripped jeans or casual pants to the Makerspace and learn how to repair them.

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For more, call 519-337-3291 Book & Plant Fair Bright’s Grove Library’s annual used book fair and free plant exchange. 2618 Hamilton Rd., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more, call 519-869-2351 Museum Exhibits Opening of Plympton-Wyoming Museum’s Vimy Ridge exhibit includes a story of the battle and two dioramas of Vimy Ridge. Other exhibits include Early Settlers, Great Storm of 1913 and Post WW2 immigration. Free admission.

For information or private group tours, call 519-869-4909 Charity Garage Sale Relay for Life holding a charity garage sale with all proceeds to the Forever Dreamers Youth Relay for Life team. Household items, clothes, toys, book, plants, electronics and more, with bake table and BBQ. 1566 McGee St., 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more, call 519-542-6845 or email kennbet@hotmail.com

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Live Music Dylan Menzie performs a special holiday Sunday show at Paddy Flaherty’s. 130 Seaway Rd., 9 p.m. No cover. For more, call 519-336-1999

Art Gallery Holiday Celebrate Victoria Day at Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery with an art-filled birthday party. Make mosaic birthday medallions, adorn a tiara or crown, discover tales about art and eat birthday cake.

147 Lochiel St., 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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Family Sunday Use reactive ink at the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery’s Family Sunday. Children must be accompanied by adult. 147 Lochiel St., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Free, suggested donation of $5 per family. For more, call 519336-8127 Air Cadets Review Sarnia Imperial Royal Canadian Air Cadets hold their 75th Annual Review celebrating the accomplishments and history of the Squadron through 75 years. Great Lakes Secondary School, 275 Wellington St., 12:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. For more, call 519-344-7131 MONDAY, MAY 22 Cycling The Lambton Outdoor Club hosts two morning rides. The group will carpool from Ontario Tourist Info Centre and drive to Armada, MI to ride the paved Macomb Orchard Trail. Lunch on the return

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Engineers Meeting Last day to RSVP for Professional Engineers Ontario Lambton Chapter’s Spring Meeting. Dr. Mehdi Sheikhzadeh, Executive Dean of Applied Research at Lambton College, to speak about last year’s research success stories on May 25th, Lambton College Event Centre, 1485 London Rd., 6 p.m.

Refreshments available. Free.

To RSVP, call 519-481-1221 or email phil.lasek@shell.com WEDNESDAY, MAY 24 Support Group Join a registered dietitian and group of peers in a monthly weight loss support group.

Share successes and struggles while learning a healthy lifestyle. Every fourth Friday at West Lambton Community Health Centre, 429 Exmouth St., 10:30 p.m. to 11:30 a.m. To register, call 519-344-3017, ext.

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Makerspace Use snap circuits for electrical crafts at the Mobile Makerspace Equipment Program.

Point Edward Library, 220 Michigan Ave., 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Also on May 30 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. To register, call 519-3363291

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Cycling Lambton Outdoor Club hosts a Wednesday morning ”easy” ride. The group will ride south to Confederation Street to the river, then north to Canatara and return. For more, visit www.lambtonoutdoorclub.org

Memory Mentors Last day to register for a twohour seminar offering expert information on dementia and “red flags,” plus tips on simple ways to exercise the brain to stay healthy. Central United Church, 220 George St., 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call the church office to register at 519-344-4561

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FRIDAY, MAY 26

Cycling The Lambton Outdoor Club hosts two informal morning rides. Faster riders start at 9:30 a.m. and slower riders at 10. a.m. Destination and duration generally determined by a consensus of riders present departure. For more, visit www. lambtonoutdoorclub.org

Tea Party For daughters and mothers/ grandmothers. Includes refreshments and a craft. Bright’s Grove Library, 2618 Hamilton Rd., 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. To register, call 519-869-2351

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SATURDAY, MAY 27 Open Jam Join in or just enjoy an afternoon of musical entertainment.

Corunna Legion, 350 Albert St. Vocals warm up at 2 p.m. Meat draw at 4 p.m. Food available.

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more, call 519-862-1240 Canada 150 Concert Sarnia and District Community Choir perform “Glorious and Free” in celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday, with guests The Georgian Singers and Kaleidoscope. First Christian Reformed Church, 1105 Exmouth St., 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10, $3 students, $20 family, available at Strangway Centre or at door. Proceeds to Wounded Warriors Canada. For more, visit www.sarniaanddistrictcommunitychoir.com Garage Sale Breast Buddies fundraiser includes wide assortment of items. 1272 Sherwood Trail, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds to the Dragon Boat Team comprised of breast cancer survivors. For more, visit Breast Buddies Dragon Boat Team Facebook page.

Garage & Bake Sale Trinity Anglican Church Ladies Guild’s garage and bake sale at 1194 Murphy Rd., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All welcome. To arrange table, contact Joan at 519-542-3559

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Hiking The Lambton Outdoor Club hosts an easy to moderately difficult thre-hour hike to the Dalewood Conservation Area near St. Thomas. For more, visit www.lambtonoutdoorclub.org

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Day at the hatchery, 1 Michigan Ave., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children will be shown basic fishing techniques and get a chance to catch a fish from the pond.

Must register by contacting JoAnne Eves at 519-383-0873 or r_gary_1217@outlook.com. For more, contact John Klazinga at 519-330-9968 or JKlazinga3@ gmail.com Garage Sale At High Park United Church, featuring lots of bargains indoors and outdoors, baking sale and a barbecue with hamburgs and hotdogs. 1081 Brenchley St, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more, call Debbie at 519-845-3669 Church Barbeque Neighbourhood barbecue at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 429 Indian Rd. N., from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Hot dogs, french fries, other treats, play games, For more, call 519-337-6615 SUNDAY, MAY 28 Rock Concert Camlachie United Church’s “Shake, Rattle & Roll” event celebrates the music of the ‘50s and ‘60s. Music from Frankie & The Fairlanes. $20 adults, $10 children ages 6 to 12, free under 5. Includes a ‘50s Diner with a cash grill and free vintage car display. For more, call 519-8994720 or 519-869-4103 or visit www.camlachieunited.ca Paddling The Lambton Outdoor Club hosts 2-3 hours of paddling at the Parkhill Conservation Area.

For more, visit www.lambtonoutdoorclub.org Youth Choir Concert Lambton Youth Choir’s spring concert at Grace United Church, 990 Cathcart Blvd., 3 p.m. Fully accessible building.

Tickets $10. Contact Mike Nagle at 519-845-1004 or mikenagle00@hotmail.com. For more, visit www.lambtonyouthchoir.ca

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Continued from page 28 Food Bank Fundraiser Fundraiser Day at Jackpot City, 825 Upper Canada Dr., 3:50 p.m. Proceeds to River City Vineyard Food Bank.

Tickets $15. Tickets to win Tap Tix coupons and bingo certificates will be sold, $3 for 5 tickets. Includes silent auction.

Must be 19+ years old. For more, contact River City at 519383-8463 or rcard@rcv.org MONDAY, MAY 29 Paddling The Lambton Outdoor Club hosts a two-hour paddle on the St. Clair River. For more, visit www.lambtonoutdoorclub.org TUESDAY, MAY 30 Pelvic Floor Health Learn about common concerns related to pelvic floor health. Session will include practical lifestyle recommendations and exercises to improve overall well-being. Twin Bridges NPLC, 109 Crawford St., 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Register at www. tbnplc.com or 226-776-9030 Learn to Crochet Learn basic crochet stitches.

Bring a 6mm crochet hook.

Yarn will be provided. Sarnia Library, 124 Christina St. S., 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For adults.

Contact the Reference Desk to register. For more, call 519-3373291 WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 Cycling The Lambton Outdoor Club hosts a Wednesday morning ”easy” ride along the trail to Bright’s Grove and return. For

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more, visit www.lambtonoutdoorclub.org Computer Meeting Learn about Link2Feed, a software used for food banks, at a meeting of the Sarnia Computer Users Group. Grace United Church, 990 Cathcart Blvd., 7 p.m.. For more, call 519-5421949 or visit www.scug.ca THURSDAY, JUNE 1 Anger Management Identify anger triggers and patterns. Practice positive and effective anger management skills. West Lambton Community Health Centre, 429 Exmouth St., 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

To register, call 519-344-3017 ext. 237 Healthy Eating Rapids Family Health Team offering a 4-week healthy eating and lifestyle change group called Healthy Eating and You. 233 Cameron St., Corunna, 9:30 a.m. Also at 1150 Pontiac Dr., Sarnia, 9 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-3398949.

Toastmasters Lambton Toastmasters hosting a one-hour open house to explain the public speaking program, which is available at five Toastmaster clubs in Sarnia-Lambton. 1 p.m., lower-level boardroom at Goodwill Building, 1121 Wellington St. For more, call Elizabeth at 519899-2535 Steak Bingo At the Corunna Legion, 350 Albert St., doors open at 6 p.m., play at 7 p.m. Includes 25 regular games, 4 cards for $20, plus a special game, $2/strip.

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What’s Happening Prizes from $700 to $100. Food available. All welcome. For more, call 519-862-1240 Community Cafe Dr. Del Donald to speak about methadone and harm reduction, and Sgt. John Pearce to speak about illegal drugs in the community at McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home’s “Death Café.” With discussion and light refreshments. 431 Christina St. N., 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free.

To RSVP, call 519-331-3944 or 519-344-3131 or email deathcafesarnia@gmail.com

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Settlers, the Great Storm of 1913 and Post WW2 Immigration. Free admission. For information of private group tours, call 519-869-4909

SATURDAY, JUNE 3 Family Fun Day Sarnia Lakeshore Optimist Club host its annual fun day for the whole family at Newton Park on McCrie Street in north Sarnia, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Activities include inflatables, fire truck rides, games, with hot dogs, drinks and other food.

All free. For more, call Brian at 519-344-4884 Museum Exhibits Plympton-Wyoming Museum’s Vimy Ridge exhibit includes a story of the battle and 2 dioramas of Vimy Ridge.

Other exhibits include Early

FRIDAY, JUNE 2 Musical Stage Show A single performance of the touring live musical stage show “Northern Tapestry—A Lost World” at Sarnia Library Theatre, 124 Christina St. S., 7:30 p.m. Includes music by Geoff Noble and spoken word by Susan Shillingford in celebration of Canadian artists. Tickets available at Cheeky Monkey or the door.. For more, visit www. whistlingfishproducts.com

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Lives Lived

Death Notices Recent Passings up to May 13, 2017

This information is provided as a community service.

For detailed information on the lives lived, please refer to the funeral home website listing.

• Bramham, Ronald

Age: 82 / Date of Passing: May 11-17 D.J. Robb Funeral Home

In Memoriam

Celebration of Life

In Loving Memory of

Alexander “Sandy” Walter Gold

• Dubreuil, Sally Gail

You remain in our hearts and the love we have for you will live on forever.

• Fowler, Pearl

Mom and Dad Kelly, Kim, Sean and families

Age: 93 / Date of Passing: May-7-17 D.J. Robb Funeral Home

• Herties, Marion

• Hojka, Kathleen

August 15 1952 - May 19 2002 It has been 15 years since that sunny Sunday morning.

It seems but a week.

You are in our thoughts always.

You were a great sister, mother and daughter.

See you again one day.

Say hi to Dad for us.

Fred & Meloney

Age: 93 / Date of Passing: May-6-17 McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home

• Jackson, Michael James

Age: 60 / Date of Passing: May-6-17 Smith Funeral Home

• Lisella, Maria Concetta

Age: 70 / Date of Passing: May-6-17 Smith Funeral Home

• Quackenburh, Beverly Ann • Maness, Bruce Carlton

Age: 61 / Date of Passing: May-12-17 D.J. Robb Funeral Home

• McIntyre, Marilyn Elizabeth

Age: 40 / Date of Passing: May-8-17 D.J. Robb Funeral Home

• Morin, J.P. André

Age: 41 / Date of Passing: May-9-17 Smith Funeral Home

• Roberts, Letitia Audrey

A celebration of Sandy’s life will be held on Sunday, May 21, 2017, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Gold family home 2277 Goldie Lane.

All friends and extended family are invited.

Beloved husband of the late Mildred (née Armour) Gold (2008). Loving father of Donald (Karen) Gilbert, Karen Gold, Steven Gold, and Sandra (Lloyd) Blondin. Cherished grandfather of multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Lorne Gold and Alan Gold.

Predeceased by his parents Alexander and Grace Gold, and by his siblings Margaret Rogers, Stewart Gold, Eileen Wright and Lu MacDonald.

Sandy retired from Enbridge/Interprovincial Pipe Line Ltd. after many years of loyal service. He was a long standing member of the United Church of Canada.

Date of Passing: May-5-17 McCormack Funeral Home

Age: 65 / Date of Passing: May-11-17 D.J. Robb Funeral Home

“Sandy” passed away at the age of 85, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, February 6, 2017, at Bluewater Health.

August 5, 1973 - May 19, 2015

May the winds of Heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear how much we love and miss you and wish that you were here.

Age: 78 / Date of Passing: May-11-17 Smith Funeral Home

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Tracy Diane Chappell

• Campbell, Jean

Age: 70 / Date of Passing: May-13-17 Smith Funeral Home

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Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, sympathy may be expressed through donations to the charity of your choice Memories and Condolences may be sent online thru Facebook to Sandra Gold-Blondin.

Thank you for the continuing support of friends and family thru this time.

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: 71 / Date of Passing: May-8-17 D.J. Robb Funeral Home

• Telzer, Helga Maria

Age: 88 / Date of Passing: May-8-17 McCormack Funeral Home

• Titus, Shirley

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Age: 80 / Date of Passing: May-12-17 McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home

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• Troiani, Umberto Arnaldo

Age: 85 / Date of Passing: May-12-17 Smith Funeral Home

• Walker, Irene

Age: 88 / Date of Passing: May-7-17 Smith Funeral Home

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Employment

The North Lambton Community Health Centre is a community governed health centre serving identified priority populations in a defined catchment area. The Centre operates multiple sites in Ontario: Forest, Kettle & Stony Point, Watford, and Sarnia. Our interdisciplinary team of providers includes: physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, health promoters, dietitians and physiotherapists.

(3) Nurse Practitioners

1. Permanent Part-time – 24 hours per week 2. One Year Contract – 37.5 hours per week 3. Locum – 10 Month Contract The Nurse Practitioner (RN-EC) provides primary care functions and participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs and services for individuals, families and the community. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Nurse Practitioner functions independently to provide full primary care services, and interdependently by consulting with other members of the clinical team where appropriate.

Qualifications: • Undergraduate degree in nursing from a recognized university (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

• Registration in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

• Three to five years nursing experience in a community setting or combination of community and hospital or public health settings; experience in a primary care setting, an asset.

• Experience in program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

• Proficiency in the use of computers and various software applications.

• Participates in CNO Quality Assurance Program.

• Has and maintains mandatory CNO Professional Liability Insurance.

Flexible hours of work are required.

The permanent part-time position (24.0 hours per week) includes benefits and HOOPP. Both the One Year Contract position and Locum position include a percentage in lieu of benefits and HOOPP. Interested applicants please submit a resume and cover letter, indicating the position applying for, to: Jodi Peters Human Resources Assistant North Lambton CHC #3-59 King Street West Forest, Ontario, N0N 1J0 Phone: 519-786-4545 Fax: 519-786-6318 Email: jpeters@nlchc.com North Lambton Community Health Centre is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment where all employees and clients feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and serve, and where every team member has the opportunity to reach their full potential. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, please inform us should accommodation be required.

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COMMERCIAL ACCOUNT MANAGER Libro Credit Union has an opening for a Commercial Account Manager in our Sarnia Branch. This position focuses on business development; sales, commercial credit, as well as attracting and maintaining commercial Owner/customers.

The successful candidate will be responsible for proactively educating and fulfilling the sales and service needs of our commercial clients at every opportunity. This position will contribute to the business development initiatives and portfolio development and growth in the Sarnia Branch.

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The successful candidate will have a post-secondary degree or diploma in the area of business finance; 2-3 years of commercial and/or agricultural experience in the financial industry would be an asset.

3. Michigan, Alexandra, Charles, Louisa 4. Arthur, Albert, Helena, St. Clair

If you are eager to join an organization committed to excellence, growth and professional development, please apply by Friday, May 26, 2017 to:

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To have your announcement featured here, the deadline is one week prior to publication.

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Great Lakes graduate to play Division 1 hockey in U.S.

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ighteen-year-old Sydney Caron has landed a hockey scholarship at Davenport University in Michigan, and she hopes that’s just the first step.

“If I was an inspiration to someone it would probably be one of the biggest goals to check off my list,” said the Lady Sting defenceman.

“I think it’s important to make sure that the younger generation of girls playing hockey have someone to look up to.”

Caron found her way onto Davenport’s radar after her parents assembled a video resume of highlights from her season with the Lady Sting, a team that went to provincials.

The women’s hockey program in Grand Rapids liked what it saw, and after scouting a prospect skate in April, made her an offer.

“The one thing they liked was my positional play, (and) how quick the release of the puck was,” she said, noting that was a skill she worked hard on this year.

“I think It’s going to be a big change to what I’m use to. I’m excited to see where it can take me and what my gameplay will be like with them, seeing what the coach has to offer the girls.”

Caron will report to the Division 1 Davenport team in September and expects they’ll waste no time assembling a squad missing many recent graduates.

Caron first laced up a pair of skates when she was two. Playing in a male-dominated sport, she drew inspiration from five-time Olympic medalist Hayley Wickenheiser, impressed by how she advocated for women’s hockey, offered commentary, and raised a family.

“She was the captain of her team in the Olympics, and seeing the ‘C’ on her jersey made me strive to be a leader and show my team that I could be someone they could look up to,” recalled Caron.

“It was a moment that I realized that I could be like her.”

The Great Lakes Secondary grad dabbled in many sports over the

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Between practices and games, Caron will pursue a Bachelor of Science degree with the long-term goal of working in law enforcement, ideally as a police officer.

But first, Caron plans to see how far she can go on the ice.

She enjoys mentoring younger players, including assisting at her younger brother’s practices.

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Northern crowned “AAA” champs at Lambton-Kent meet JOURNAL STAFF

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t all came down to the last event on the final day.

When Northern Collegiate squared off May 10 against Chatham-Kent in the marque open boys 4x400 metre relay, also on the line was the overall ‘AAA’ team championship of the Lambton Kent high school track and field season.

And the battle went right down to the final anchor leg of the relay, when Northern’s Sebastian Smith held off a late surge by James Muharrem of the Chatham-Kent to eke out

victory by a mere 0.26 seconds to clinch the overall team crown.

In the end, the Vikings finished with 906.5 points at the Chatham-Kent Community Athletic Complex in Chatham.

Chatham-Kent was second with 757 points while Sarnia’s St. Patrick’s High School third

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