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Marilyn Gladu blames Conservative election loss on vote-splitting People’s Party

As COVID-19 classroom cases rise, a Sarnia trustee slams government vaccine program

TARA JEFFREY THE JOURNAL

arilyn Gladu is happy to put the election campaign behind her. “This election was ugly,” said Sarnia-Lambton’s MP, pointing to incidents of violence and vandalism across Canada during last month’s 44th general election. “I think everybody is generally really angry. Essentially, we spent $600 million to have an election in the middle of a pandemic and nothing’s changed.” It was her third straight victory, and Gladu earned nearly as many votes as the other five candidates combined — 26,292 votes, or 46% of the total ballots cast at 178 polls. The NDP’s Adam Kilner again finished second with 11,945 votes (21%) and Liberal Lois Nantais third with 10,865 (19%). People’s Party candidate Brian Everaert earned 6,359 votes in his second bid for the seat, or 11% — a big jump from 2019 when he took 3% of the vote. Green Party candidate Stefanie Bunko tallied 848 votes (1%) and Thomas Laird of the Christian Heritage Party 478. “I’m very disappointed in what happened with the rest of the country,” Gladu said of Canadians’ re-electing a Liberal minority government. She blames a surge in popularity for the PPC for costing the Conservatives the election. “While the PPC didn’t win any seats themselves, they kept the conservatives from winning government,” she said, pointing to 24 ridings that would have gone blue if the PPC party hadn’t been “engaged.” “Arguably, we would have a Conservative government now…and that really is the lesson of history, that when Conservatives divide, the Liberals win.” Continued on 3

THE MYSTERY of the ‘Poet Tree’ has been solved. A serialized romantic story in verse that appeared in daily installments on a tree in Canatara Park this summer was the work of an anonymous author – until now. For the complete story, please see page 4. Photo courtesy, Chelsea Slotwinski

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he Lambton Kent District School Board won’t say whether a Sarnia trustee faces disciplinary action for making anti-vaccination statements while schools contend with rising COVID-19 cases. Dave Douglas posted a series of comments this month critical of masks, vaccines, and the government’s controversial vaccine passport system. He also targeted the Premier himself. “Vaccine Passports are the most evil and totalitarian thing I have heard of in my life,” wrote Douglas, who represents Sarnia and Point Edward schools. “I can’t wait to sue the Province of Ontario for violating the Ontario Health Consent Act and the Charter,” read another post. “Doug Ford is an evil dictator that must immediately resign. “Governments want to vaccinate all employees, make them wear masks all day, and businesses still treat them like [expletive] and they wonder why no one wants to work,” wrote Douglas, who identified himself on Twitter as a ‘lover of freedom’ and staunch supporter of Maxime Bernier’s Peoples’ Party of Canada. Douglas did not respond when reached for comment. His online posts were flagged by bio-statistician Ryan Imgrund, who tracks COVID-19 data with a focus on school risk in Ontario. “Well this is embarrassing,” Imgrund said about the trustee before Douglas blocked his account. “Anti-lockdown. Anti-mask. Anti-vaccination.” Last week, 18 schools in the public board and eight in the Catholic board reported active cases among staff or students, including an outbreak declared at Gregory A. Hogan in Sarnia on Sept. 20. Continued on 3

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She suspects many voters were looking for more clear answers from PC leader Erin O’Toole on controversial issues like vaccine passports, a carbon tax and gun legislation. Gladu was first elected in 2015, earning nearly 39% of the vote. Her victory broke Sarnia-Lambton’s 52-year bellwether riding streak - the first time the winning party’s candidate hadn’t been elected

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That ranked the two boards fourth and fifth worst in the province for percentage of schools with at least one case, according to Imgrund. Randy Campbell, who chairs the public board of trustees, issued a statement. “The Lambton Kent District School Board is aware of the comments posted on a personal account of a Trustee,” he said. “We understand that elected Trustees may at times express individual, personal opinions which may or may not align with the positions, priorities or actions of the Board of Trust-

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since 1963. In 2019, the mother of two and first female chemical engineer ever sent to the House of Commons took nearly 50% of the vote. “I am really pleased to see that the people in Sarnia-Lambton are happy with the job that I’m doing and that I’m going to continue to represent them strongly,” she said. “I think we’re on the right track in terms of knowing the priorities here in the community — affordable housing, mental health, suicide and addictions, and getting the money

that we need for continuing to diversify and create jobs here.” The former Conservative leadership candidate says it’s too soon to say what will happen to party leadership — but won’t rule out another bid for the top job. The Conservative caucus was expected to meet on Oct. 5 to discuss a possible leadership review. Gladu said the pandemic and her own party derailed her leadership bid in 2020. At the time, Gladu planned to gather the mandatory signatures at 25 organized events that were can-

celled by the pandemic emergency orders. She appealed to party leaders to suspend the leadership race, but they refused, she said. Nor would the committee accept her $100,000 deposit, citing reasons contrary to Election Canada rules, she said. “My own party deliberately kept me off the ballot, even though I had the money and the signatures,” she said. “So obviously I’d have to have support from the party before I’d ever consider that. “But anything can happen in politics.”

ees. “Whenever Trustees are communicating on behalf of the Board, they are expected to follow the Communications and Social Media Policy, Regulation and Administrative Procedure.” Failing to exercise professional discretion, even on personal social media accounts, “may result in disciplinary action by the Board,” the document states. Douglas was elected in 2014 at the age of 31, narrowly edging Ian Cryer, an educator and former president of the local Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario. Meanwhile, the education directors at both the Lambton Kent and St. Clair Catholic

school boards said they’re pleased to see rising vaccination rates under the Education Ministry’s new immunization disclosure policy. At Lambton Kent schools, which Douglas helps oversee, 90.9% of employees and trustees have attested they are fully vaccinated. The number is 88.2% at the Catholic board. Schools boards must update their attestation summary report monthly. “We know that those rates are going to increase as some of our staff are in between first and second doses or are in the 14-day waiting period after the second, before they can state that they are fully vaccinated,” said Lambton Kent director

John Howitt. Some 124 individuals still hadn’t submitted an attestation form, which includes those on the occasional list and maternity leave. Six individuals from the public board and four at the Catholic have provided documented medical reasons for not being vaccinated. Catholic director Scott Johnson said about 100 board employees, mostly part-time or casual, had yet to submit attestation forms. “Very shortly, those casual staff will be temporarily frozen,” he said. “They won’t be able to come back to work until they complete the attestation process and then the follow up.”

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Teachers who choose not to be vaccinated must undergo rapid testing and verify negative results at least twice a week. “To what extent some staff will continue to do the negative rapid tests — I think time will tell,” he added. “We would encourage increased vaccinated rates both in our staff as well as within the community” said Howitt, noting the local vaccination rate for those aged 12 to 17 lags behind the provincial average. “We are doing our best to ensure that our schools remain open,” he said.

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Ode to love: mysterious “Poet Tree” author revealed CATHY DOBSON THE JOURNAL

ichael Slotwinski considered carefully whether to reveal his

identity. After all, being anonymous was part of the mystique of the pandemic project he undertook this year in Canatara Park. For nearly four months, Slotwinski shared a poem he was writing by posting it page-by-page in a glassed-in frame screwed to a tree just inside the park’s Christina Street entrance. Each evening he went back to post the next excerpt, tantalizing passersby with the unfolding storyline of a man and a woman at what he calls his “Poet Tree.” The embossed pages carried only two initials and an email address. “I wanted the words to speak for themselves,” said Slotwinski, a 31-year-old art teacher at Great Lakes Secondary who challenged himself to write the

romantic poem during last winter’s lockdown. “I wrote every day for about half an hour and it turned into a love story. I thought, ‘There’s quality here that’s worth sharing.’ I’m also an artist and I believe if you’re going to create, others should enjoy it.” The serialized story was inspired by the painted rocks and encouraging notes of others, said Slotwinski. “During the pandemic, so many people are walking in the park and my idea was to give them something to look forward to. There’s a lot of humour in my poetry that is very relatable and makes people smile. I wanted people to stop and appreciate.” Occasionally, when posting the next page, someone walking past would thank him and comment on the developing story. “That really gave me a boost,” he said. One of those readers was Jean Cowper, a Sarnia snowbird marooned in Canada by the

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pandemic. She noticed the anonymous poem shortly after it appeared in May. “So many people enjoyed it and talked about it,” said Cowper. “It became my motivation to take a walk.” Anonymity added to the fun, she said. “I’d wonder who was writing it. Whoever it was can really write.” Pages in the frame changed daily until July and then abruptly stopped. Unbeknownst to readers, Slotwinski was on vacation. Cowper was relieved when the Poet Tree resumed in August. “I was just so interested in finding out what happened to the characters,”

she said. But one day Slotwinski arrived at the tree to find the frame badly damaged. He replaced it, but a few days later found the replacement smashed and tossed in a nearby garbage can. The vandalism continued, and eventually it wore him down. Seventy-four pages in, the story stopped, just as the plot was heating up. “I think (the vandal) was just someone who didn’t like it whenever things didn’t go well for the male character,” Slotwinski said. “And I want to say to them, things don’t always go your way. Whoever removed the poem missed the point, and destroyed it without finding out what happens.” Cowper missed the installments so much she jotted down the email address one day and

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New apartment building to feature ‘mid-range’ rentals CATHY DOBSON THE JOURNAL

xtensive research went into the $15-million, six-storey apartment complex breaking ground just off London Road this month, says a spokesperson for the local development company building it. “We are a small group of entrepreneurs looking to make a difference,” said Lauren McDonald, VP of growth and external affairs for Sarnia-based Vensuris Group of Companies. McDonald said Vensuris worked with Lambton County and CMHC officials to ensure the 70unit apartment building, known as The Addison, will be both affordable and provide amenities for mid-range renters. The building is expect-

ed to be ready for occupancy in November 2022 and will offer one-bedroom apartments starting at $1,290 a month, as well as two-bedroom apartments starting at $1,775 a month. “Mid-range priced apartments haven’t been built in Sarnia for two to three decades, said Rob Dawson, Vensuris’ owner and CEO. The original proposal called for an 11-storey building but a sharp increase in material costs during the pandemic and concerns about area traffic volume convinced the group to downsize, Dawson said. “A smarter, safer build gives us certainty that we can do it,” he said. “We hope to do a second one in Sarnia in the next year or two.” Demolition in under way on the east side of the

former Zellers plaza, at 1250 Afton Dr. The new building will fit into space south of Crabby Joe’s restaurant, with the main entrance on Afton Drive, close to shopping and the Howard Watson Nature Trail. The ground floor will be 1,000 square metres (10,000 square feet) of commercial retail space facing the plaza parking lot on London Road. “We’re still looking for tenants for that. There’s been a lot of interest since we announced it in September,” said McDonald. The apartment building is the last of three phases started in 2016 to redevelop the property after Zellers closed. Tepperman’s Furniture, Giant Tiger and a new Goodwill location were done the first two phases. “This is Vensuris’ first foray into multi-residen-

ENDLESS JOY “Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, Let not the mighty man glory in his might, Nor let the rich man glory in his riches; But let him who glories glory in this, That he understands and knows Me, That I am the Lord, exercising loving kindness, Judgment and righteousness in the earth.” Jeremiah 9: 23-24

People and circumstances change everyday, making happiness an ‘elusive’ goal, Success and prosperity can disappear, only God’s love satisfy’s the soul. Without Jesus, life is no more than repetitive cycles, mimicked, each day, Perishable pursuits bring emptiness; self-centerness blinds the way. From an earthly perspective, death is the ultimate equalizer, of all, But, Jesus sacrificial gift at Calvary, defeated death thru satan’s fall. The only true purpose of life, is to ‘revere’ and ‘obey’, God’s will, One irrevocable breath, a lifetime, squandered or endlessly filled? One question lingers, balancing ‘Eternal’ life or death, for you and me, Is He Lord of your life, has His ‘redeeming’ Blood, ‘cleansed’ and set you ‘free’?

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uilding a new indoor recreational facility in Sarnia should be a high priority for council. So say 94% of the more than 800 residents who responded to a recent feasibility study survey. High priorities identified include an indoor field for soccer, football and baseball, an indoor walking track, and meeting rooms and activity

spaces. Survey respondents said they want more year-round activities for children, and noted centres Sarnia’s size or smaller already have such a facility, Steve Langlois, a principal planner with Monteith Brown Planning Consultants, said in an update to council. But when asked if they’re willing to pay higher property taxes for it, those surveyed were evenly split, he

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Self-centred vaccine whiners missing the Big Picture

MARG JOHNSON

hat’s it. Take me out. I’m done. I am sick and tired of listening to certain people bemoan their loss of freedom, their conspiracy theories (horse urine in COVID-19 vaccinations? You can’t make this stuff up), and their belief in our earth as flat. If the complainers bothered to study a little science or world history they would know that many diseases have killed large numbers in quick order. Have they never heard of polio, scarlet fever, mumps, red measles, tuberculosis, or polio? Why? Because these fatal and contagious disease

have been virtually eradicated by mandatory vaccination programs that made EVERYONE in Marg Johnson Canada safe. The history that’s studied in our public schools has been so watered down and bastardized that there is little mention of the wondrous things Canadians have accomplished by looking outwards, to their communities, to their province, their country and allies. Nobody enjoys killing people — unless there’s an underlying pathological diagno-

sis at play. Yet throughout our history men and women have joined the Canadian Armed Forces and headed overseas to stop wickedness in its tracks. This willingness to be peacemakers and defenders of allies is what has given Canada its esteemed international reputation. The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) of the 1970s didn’t throw a gazillion dollars overseas trying to buy friends. It picked its targets and provided physical help in the form of teachers and builders, along with the supplies needed to transfer the skills onsite to get a country going. You know the expression: “If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. If

you teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime.” Well, CIDA built the airport in Sri Lanka. Did you know that? No, probably not, because Canadians don’t boast of their accomplishments. I discovered it only when we flew through Sri Lanka with my dad (CIDA). The border control officers there didn’t look at our passports, medical papers, or baggage. The first man to see dad’s CIDA stamp shouted across the airport to his co-workers. “Hey! This man’s country built our airport!” We were glad-handed, applauded, congratulated, and seated in a taxi within minutes. Canada seems to have lost that strength. The

self-centred and judgmental making so much noise these days need to get their heads out of their butts and learn to look at The Big Picture. They need to learn to really see who and what we are as a country. Stop virtue signalling. Get vaccinated. Think of somebody other than yourself. Make the welfare of fellow Canadians your focus. That’s the Canadian way. And it’s good enough for me.

Sarnia’s Marg Johnson is a retired Certified Child & Youth Worker who formerly worked with behaviour children as an educational assistant at the York Catholic District School Board.

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To all the local record stores I’ve known and loved

NADINE WARK

or 33 years the Cheeky Monkey in downtown Sarnia has been the goto place for CDs, EPs, LPs, 45s, and other music-related products. Owners Roland and Mary Anne Peloza retired and closed the doors on Sept. 20 after selling the building a Toronto firm. It’s not known who will occupy it next. The store offered something for every taste and demographic. Last year, while walking my dog, I dropped around to the front door on a whim. It was during a lockdown when customers couldn’t enter most stores. Through my mask I asked if there was any chance they might carry the greatest hits of Dion & The Belmonts, a doo-wop group who started singing as teenagers on the street corners of Bronx, N.Y.

I was so surprised when Mary Anne returned to the door with a threeCD set. I promptly Nadine Wark bought one for myself and one for my sis. The store welcomed musicians to share and perform in their space, and the walls often displayed local photography and art. The Cheeky Monkey must have enjoyed the unexpected resurgence of vinyl, with in-style LPs bought up at an astonishing pace and with them, of course, the turntables of yesteryear. I remember receiving my first record player one Christmas as a girl. It was green and square-shaped and resembled a small suitcase. Inside was a

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secured arm with the needle and it played 33 RPMs, 45s and 78s. My mother shared some old 78s from the attic that were fragile, so I had to be careful. They were my introduction to big bands and artists such as Doris Day, Rosemary Clooney, the McGuire Sisters, Eddie Fisher and Dean Martin. Vaughan Monroe singing ‘Ghost Riders In The Sky’ in a low, scary voice brings back a shudder to this day. For many Sarnians of a certain age, Mary’s Record Mart on Front Street was our Cheeky Monkey. Those in charge of buying 45’s for the ‘Teentown’ dances in Sarnia, Corunna and Courtright were seen, sometimes weekly, buying up the latest Top 10 records. My friends and I would take the Chatham bus to Sarnia, which picked us up in Corunna. We’d rush to Mary’s and sift through the bins of 45s.

The latest from the Beatles would cause a stampede and disappear quickly. Kresge’s also had a small record section, as did as Sentry department story on London Road. Music lovers will miss

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Numbers from vaccine adverse reaction system are skewed

Sir: The Sept. 23 letter from George Stanko “How safe are COVID -19 vaccines?” regurgitates debunked misinformation from the Internet. The dangerously misleading claim that vaccines are leading to many deaths in recipients is nonsense. His claim is based on the U.S. Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). When the messenger RNA vaccines made by Pfizer-Biontech and Moderna were initially released under “emergency use authorization,” doctors were re-

quired to report to VAERS the deaths of any patients from any cause following vaccination. This was done out of an abundance of caution and exceeded normal reporting criteria.

For example, if vaccinated patients subsequently died from a heart attack or stroke, physicians were asked to report these deaths to VAERS. However, analysis of death rates from heart attack or stroke has failed to find any increase in deaths from these conditions following vaccinations. The messenger RNA vaccines have protected many millions of people in multiple countries from serious disease and death by COVID and have been shown to be extremely safe. Ev-

eryone who has received a vaccination can now feel confident that, although they may not be completely protected from infection, they are protected to a high degree from serious illness and death. It is irresponsible to perpetuate the lie that these vaccines are killing people and the deaths are somehow being covered up. It is also disheartening to see Coun. Margaret Bird refuse to be vaccinated and misleadingly refer to the vaccines as untested and

experimental (Sarnia Journal Sept. 23). Coun. Mike Stark is to be congratulated for making the motion requiring councillors be vaccinated and lead by example. We need common sense leadership to get us out of this pandemic by promoting widespread vaccination, and we do not need misinformation and conspiracy theories aimed at causing fear and confusion.

whether lower speed limits would have benefit. Why doesn’t Sarnia Police pick a Zone and enforce the speed there and see if there are fewer accidents. Is getting the data not worth the time? Or is this just a way to justify automated ticketing machine? Right now, we don’t have

any real Sarnia data on effective Community Safety Zones, which is a shame. I think the proposal to drop the speed limit is bad, but council needs to collect the data to make an informed decision before impacting everyone’s commute time. What’s more, placing ‘Slow Down’ signs on boulevards

where there is no actual need devalues their ability to work in the proper context. People should remove any signs that aren’t needed.

— Allan McKeown Sarnia

More data needed before imposing citywide speed reductions

Sir: Why is there such a great need to lower the speed limit in Sarnia? Why is city council considering lower speeds around schools at all times, when schools become ghost towns once the final bell rings? Why wouldn’t changing the speed limit be based on time of year, like we do with on-street

parking? The report to council argues that lower speeds citywide would make the typical driver wary of going faster, and that other cities are doing it. I don’t think these are compelling arguments when we don’t have real local data. The pilot Community Safety Zones should be used to determine

Touching act of kindness

Sir: We would like to thank the valuable employee of a busy Sarnia coffee shop who helped us out recently. We were looking in to see if a table was available inside, but many students from the high school were already lined up and waiting, so we decided to go elsewhere. But before we reached the car a young waitress came out and asked us what we would like. We ordered a sandwich and coffee, and a few minutes later, there she was,

handing us our order. When I tried to pay her she said, “No, thank you. I don’t have a grandmother anymore. This is just from me – enjoy!” What a beautiful act of kindness. These two great grandmothers would like to say “Thank You!” to her. You made our day. — Marion Lawton Gwen Johnson Sarnia

— Simon Langford Sarnia

Road bump-outs not working

Sir: I live near the corner of Indian Road and Errol Road, where two years ago the city installed those yellow bump-out curbs near Errol Road School. City council has decided to make them permanent without any input from the neighbors. They said after one year they would get the neighbours’

input. This was not done. These bump-outs have devalued the value of neighbouring properties. And to add insult, council recently agreed to put up traffic lights at the nearby intersection of Indian and Cathcart Boulevard, where there is no school. Council approved the bump-outs without

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Chamber players putting a new spin on the classics CATHY DOBSON THE JOURNAL

small group of classically trained musicians are launching a new concert series to feed their passion for playing and meet a thirst for live entertainment. “We’ve had a very good response so far,” says cellist Barbara Armstrong, co-founder of the Bluewater Chamber Players with violinist Jackie Pritchard. “We have played very little in the last 16 months, since all the arts stood still with the lockdowns and restrictions,” said Armstrong. “Jackie and I got talking and this idea we had was like a spark.” Rounding out the chamber group are flutist Tessa Catton, pianist Dan Sonier, and violinist Caitlin Mason. The five know each

job of selecting the music. The Oct. 24 performance, now in rehearsals, will be a mix of classical and modern works, Armstrong said. “We are doing a Bach Sinfonia, Rachmaninoff Trio élégiaque No. 1 in G minor, but also lighter, non-classical pieces like Best Day of My Life (released in 2014 by American Authors) and When I’m 64 by The Beatles. It’s going to be a real variety.” THE BLUEWATER CHAMBER Players, seen in rehearsal at St. Giles Presbyterian Church on Aug. Catton and 25. Members are, from left, Tessa Catton, flute; Caitlin Mason, violin; Jackie Pritchard, violin; Barbara Sonier are also rehearsing the Mad Armstrong, cello;, and Dan Sonier on piano. TROY SHANTZ The Journal Hatter Flute for the first concert. showcase works by local starting with Big Brothers The Dec. 10 perartist Peg Kivi prior to Big Sisters. formance will include f you go the concert. Proceeds The group hopes supChristmas music at the from each show will go to port for the first concert Lawrence House, and WHAT: Inaugural several different charities, series will lead to a secperformance of the ond, with special guests Bluewater Chamber invited to join. Players Armstrong said COVID-19 still presWHEN: Sunday, Oct. ents a challenge for the 24, 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. chamber players because the protocols could still WHERE: St. Giles change. Ticket sales are Presbyterian Church, based on Ontario’s Stage 770 Lakeshore Rd. 3 rules, which allow 50% capacity indoors with TICKETS: Adults mask wearing and social $25; seniors and distancing. “We’ve decided to sell students $20; 14 50 tickets and we certainyears and younger ly hope the rules don’t free. Proceeds to Big change,” said Armstrong. Brothers Big Sisters The Bluewater Chamof Sarnia-Lambton. ber Players have a FacePurchase by emailing MEMBERS OF THE BLUEWATER Chamber Players are, from left, Jackie book page at https://m. Armstrong at princifacebook.com/BluewaterPritchard, Caitlin Mason, Barbara Armstrong, Dan Sonier, and Tessa Catton. palcello@gmail.com. TROY SHANTZ The Journal chamberplayers/.

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Ventilation upgrades at Catholic schools JOURNAL STAFF

hroughout the pandemic, the St. Catholic District School Board has invested nearly $20 million in various school projects and upgrades. Assessments are also underway to determine the best way to improve air circulation and reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. All schools are getting upgraded air filters, and some are in line for new heating and cooling sys-

tems as well as windows that can be opened and closed. Sarnia schools included in the work include St. Patrick’s High School, Gregory A. Hogan and St. Anne, which have either already received or are getting new windows. Window replacement and HVAC upgrades are underway at St. Anne and St. Michael, while shell design work has begun at Holy Trinity, St. Anne and St. Matthew. The work is expected to be complete by the end of this year.

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experience. Bus riders can load the card at designated point-of-sale locations or online. For more info and to register, visit https:// www.sarnia.ca/livinghere/getting-around/sarnia-transit/ Cards can also be set to auto-renew. Lost or stolen cards can be blocked and balances transferred over to a new card, the city said.

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Public Health preparing to roll out child vaccinations TARA JEFFREY THE JOURNAL

ocal health officials say they’ll be ready when Canada authorizes COVID-19 vaccine use for children age five to 11. “Lambton Public Health is currently developing a strategy to immunize this age group,” said Kevin Churchill, manager of family health for Lambton Public Health. “As vaccination for this age group is not currently approved in Canada or Ontario, we don’t know what the time frame will be, but we anticipate it could be later this fall. “We will follow provincial guidance when it becomes available, and also

plan to work closely with our partners including school boards, parents, primary care providers and others as we develop and implement a plan.” Last week, Pfizer and BioNTech announced their submission of data to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration from the phase 2/3 of their COVID-19 vaccine in children age five to 11. A formal submission to request emergency authorization is expected in the coming weeks. As of last week, Pfizer had not yet submitted data to Health Canada. Meanwhile, Lambton County continues to see rising case counts with active cases approaching 100 on Friday. Nearly one-third of those report-

ed were from Walpole Island, where 28 active cases and two outbreaks were reported. The health unit’s Kelly Francis told The Journal that many of those cases are linked to social gatherings, and individuals who are not fully vaccinated. “Most local exposures recorded in the past month are from intentional social gatherings,” she said, pointing to weddings and other events. “It is also important to note the majority of our local cases are in unvaccinated or partially vaccinated individuals, and the close contacts associated with those cases continue to be high. “For the week of September 12 to 18, Lambton

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Reflection marks first Truth and Reconciliation Day TARA JEFFREY THE JOURNAL

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A CROWD of nearly 300 people gathered at Sarnia’s waterfront to mark the first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. TARA JEFFREY, The Journal

addiction as a result of that trauma, before working as an addictions counsellor at Aamjiwnaang First Nation for several years. She went on to obtain her Master’s Degree at Wilfrid Laurier University, and in 2019, was named to Canada’s National Survivors’ Circle. “I don’t want you to feel sorry for me,” she told the crowd. “Because I use this [walker] in a good way. I’m pretty stubborn and what I do every day is I go for a walk, and I want to keep walking. “Even though I’m crippled up, I still have a lot of things to do,” she added, with a laugh. “And thank goodness that I’m bullheaded and that I’m out there. That I’ve got a strong will, and I say, ‘Time to get up, time to use my voice.’” September 30 marked the first federal statutory holiday created to honour the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities.

XAVIER HARE, 7, shares a piece of grass plucked from the City Hall fountain with his cousin Tobias Williams, 8. TARA JEFFREY, The Journal

B R A D L E Y STONE, cultural resources coordinator with the Sarnia-Lambton Native Friendship Centre, gives a traditional smudging offering to Raymond Sugarhead.

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Thousands of children sent to Canada’s 140 residential schools between 1831 and 1998 never made it home, while ground searches continue to uncover mass unmarked graves at sites

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olleen and Paresh Thakkar want other families to know they’re not alone. “We’ve had our own struggles with infertility for the past couple of years,” said Colleen Thakkar. “But we’ve also heard from so many others — their stories, their losses. “It’s close to our hearts, so we want to help other people going through the same thing.” The Sarnia couple will host the inaugural Fertility Matters Canada 6K Walk in Sarnia this month, to raise awareness and funds to help support the one in six Canadians who experience reproductive health issues and may need fertility care in order to build their family.

“We saw this event and I thought, ‘This would be a nice way to bring people together,” said Thakkar, who runs a fertility support group for more than 50 members through Victory Reproductive Care in Sarnia. She also teaches yoga for women’s health — inspired by her own journey with infertility, failed treatment and miscarriage — and is part of a local collaboration called “On Fertile Ground — A Journey to Holistic Fertility,” which is also the name of her team for the event. Fertility Matters Canada is a national organization providing support, awareness, and education about reproductive health while promoting equal access to fertility treatments. Though the organization’s first-ever walk is slated as a virtual event, the Thakkars and their team are en-

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“It’s close to our hearts, so we want to help other people going through the same thing.” — Colleen Thakkar “We set a goal of $2,500, then after we hit that, I bumped it up to $3,000,” said Thakkar, pointing to team partner Amy Scott of Straight 2 The Point Osteopathy and Wellness Clinic and founder of On Fertile Ground. By last week they were in the top three fundraisers across Canada with $3,450. “Aside from raising funds and awareness, it’s also just a nice way to connect with people,” said Thakkar, noting that many of her virtual support group participants have never met in person. “So it will be a nice way to connect with people, and show that we’re not alone.”

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recognize them and name them for what new community alliance they are,” has formed to shine said project light on hate-motivated coordinacrime in Sarnia and encourage tor Lindsey victims to come forward. Travis. “We believe that hate crimes There’s may be underreported,” said Sarnia Police a growing Sarnia Police Chief Norm Han- awareness Chief Norm Hansen sen. “And it might be through of hate-mointimidation, or not knowing tivated how to report, or not knowing (crime) happening locally, and what is a hate crime. across Canada, she said. “We want to make it easier “We’re hoping that converand more comfortable for peo- sation continues to grow and ple to report.” fosters opportunities for people The Sarnia-Lambton Alliance to come forward.” Against Hate is spearheaded by According to police, a hate the local John Howard Society or bias-motivated crime is “a and supported by two-year criminal occurrence commitprovincial grant. ted against a person or proper“We know these acts are ty which is motivated by hate/ happening, so let’s acknowlbias or prejudice based on race, edge they’re happening and national or ethnic origin, language, colour, religion, sex, race, sexual orientation, or The 2022 any other similar factor.” The local initiative inHonda Rubicon cludes Sarnia Police, the Lambton Kent District 520 is HERE! School Board, and Sarnia Lambton Local Immigration Partnership. One goal is to help victims with emotional support, assistance in repairing damage caused by the act, and help filing a police report. An online reporting system is also available through the John Howard Society’s Email: website. info@wckhonda.com Meanwhile, a number of 584 St. Clair Parkway, Corunna local churches have spoken

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nia-Lambton, and whether it’s a safe place for them to live. “I’m a person who was raised here and it always breaks my heart to hear that, but going forward, we’ve got much more work to do.” The Sarnia-Lambton Alliance Against Hate also intends to provide education about hate crimes, their impact,

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to $45 million to fully electrify Sarnia Transit over a nine-year span. “The cost to convert the fleet is very high and there are still many aspects of the plan that remain uncertain until the North American electric bus market develops,” the staff report said. Council voted 5-4 to table the matter until the 2023 budget.

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2017 included sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking and indecent exposure. No formal complaints were received last year, but Burke said the pandemic brought increased concerns about students studying off-campus. “We knew that during those times of isolation and lockdown,

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aura Burke hopes a more robust sexual violence policy at Lambton College will help put students at ease in the wake of allegations of numerous assaults at London’s Western University last month. “This past year, it’s really come to the forefront that we need to continue to strengthen our program and really put that focus back on a consent-based environment,” said Lambton’s campus safety & security specialist. “We are pretty proud of what we’ve put into place so far, and really, our student safety and sexual violence prevention is our top priority.” LAMBTON COLLEGE Burke helped assemble the college’s first Sexual Assault Advisory Taskforce in 2016 position that was created this — following the unveiling year. of Ontario’s ‘It’s Never Okay’ “We came together and action plan to stop sexual vioreally helped form our policy lence and harassment. Partners on campus…which has always include the Sexual Assault Sur- been based on the premise vivors’ Centre Sarnia-Lambton, that we will believe any report Bluewater Health and various that comes through to the college representatives, includ- college,” said Burke. “We are ing a new student ambassador here to support survivors of sexual violence, and know that they’re supported and appropriately accommodated and if they choose to make a formal complaint.” The response includes bystander intervention training, social media, and education and prevention campaigns. Campus design changes include better outdoor lighting, security cameras, swipe card access, and employee panic desktop buttons. Exterior emergency ‘duress stations’ are connected to campus security Laura Burke and supplement a

Lambton Safe App and SafeWalk program. “We have our wellness centre with our nurse practitioner, counselling and psychiatrist services, because we know that the mental health and trauma associated with sexual violence is quite significant,” said Burke. The college task force developed a series of six metrics for reporting sexual assault, which include stalking and voyeurism. In 2019, Lambton College had one formal complaint of sexual exploitation. Five complaints in both 2018 and

there was likely going to be an increased of risk of violence of all types,” she said. A video series was launched with community partners to address barriers students might feel about seeking community services. “I’m hopeful in 2021 that with all the extra support of the student ambassador being on campus, and really increasing the education piece — how and where to report — that students will begin to come forward,” Burke added. “We’re doing our best to ensure a safe environment for the students, to keep things confidential, and really just to support them in any way they need.”

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Peacefully, reunited with her loving husband, on Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Lambton Meadowview Villa, Mary Hawryluk passed away at the age of 92. Cherished wife and best friend of the late Myroslaw “Myrs” Pawlo Hawryluk (2019). Myrs and Mary would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on September 15, 2021. Loving mother of Evelyn (the late Joe) Ladanchuk and Lenora (Tom) McCahill. Cherished Baba of Shane (Heidi), Paul (Jennifer) and Travis. Treasured greatBaba of Wyatt, Sophia, Owen, Isac, Alivia, Evan, Rome, Violet, and Nova. Remembered by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Trofim and Eva Lessy and by her siblings Metro Lessy, Rosie Pisarcik, Helen Gaborak, and Annie Wilcocks. Mary will be remembered by previous neighbours Pat and Jim Simpson, family, and friends. A private family graveside service was held at Lakeview Cemetery, Sarnia. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to the Alzheimer Society of Sarnia Lambton (cheques only at the funeral home please). Arrangements entrusted to SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 1576 London Line, Sarnia. Memories and condolences may be sent online at www. smithfuneralhome.ca

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Boys’ Home Meal Takeout meal from the Dante Club in support of the Huron House Boys’ Home. Includes penne with meatballs, salad and focaccia. Pickup 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets, $15, must be purchased in advance at hhbh.ca/events/pastafest/ History Exhibit Lambton County Archives presents new exhibit, “History of Community Concert Bands in Lambton County.” Includes history, band artifacts, and music. Runs until April 30 at Sarnia Library’s Theatre Lobby,

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What’s Happening 124 Christina St. S. No appointment necessary. For more, visit lambtonarchives.ca or lambtonconcertband.com Rotary Auction Rotary Club of Sarnia is using its Nov. 9-14 online auction to promote local businesses by prominently featuring donors on their website and social media. To donate goods or services, contact info@ rotarysarnia.com Chair Yoga Twin Bridges NPLC yoga program includes seated and standing positions to help with balance, flexibility, and strength. Thursdays until Oct. 28. Held on Zoom, 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. To register, visit www.tbnplc.com Chronic Pain Learn practices and perspectives to live well with limiting conditions. Thursdays until Oct. 28. Held on Zoom, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. To register, visit www.tbnplc.com FRIDAY, OCT. 8 Shibashi West Lambton Community Health Centre

offering an in-person Shibashi program. Fridays, 1 p.m. Easy to learn, perfect for beginners. To register, contact 519-3443017 ext. 237 or adinell@ nlchc.com Gentle Yoga Twin Bridges offering a slow, gentle yoga program suitable for most abilities. Yoga mat and strap recommended. Fridays until Oct. 29. Held on Zoom, 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. To register, visit www.tbnplc. com Meditation Group Twin Bridges NPLC offering a meditation program suitable for anyone interested in guided mindfulness practice in a group format. Fridays until Oct. 29. Held on Zoom, 11 am. to 11:45 a.m. To register, visit www.tbnplc.com Gallery in the Grove Gallery in the Grove’s new exhibition “Adjacent Views” interweaves local artists Laura Kreviazuk and Laura Manzano Arias’s explorations in mixed media. “Beach Glass, Baubles, and Bowls” by Janice and Alan Gillis in the gift shop. Runs until Oct. 23. Not open Sundays or Mondays. 2618 Hamilton Rd. For more, visit www. galleryinthegrove.com or call 519-869-4643

MONDAY, OCT. 11 Grief Support Temple Baptist Church, in partnership with GriefShare, is hosting a support group for those grieving the death of a spouse, child, or other family member or friend. 1410 Quinn Dr., 6 p.m. Every Monday until Nov. 29. $20 donation asked for workbook cost. To register, call 519-5421427 or visit www.templebaptist.com TUESDAY, OCT. 12 Table Tennis Sarnia Tennis Table Club meets every Tuesday at Paterson Memorial Church, 120 Russell St., 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. until Dec. 21. Enter through Kathleen St. entrance. Season price $6 adults, $5 students each meeting. Beginner to pro welcome. For more, contact sarnia. tabletennis@gmail.com Chicken Dinner Last day to order Sarnia Rotary Club’s Homestyle Chicken Dinner. Includes 1/2 chicken, gravy, vegetables, apple blossom. Wine/beer available. Pick up Oct. 15, Sarnia Golf and Curling Club, 500 Errol Rd. W., 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. One for $45, two for $65, includes $25 tax receipt. To order, visit www. rotarysarniabwl.org

The gazebo effect THE KINSMEN CLUB of Sarnia held a ceremony last week to unveil a new pergola in Baxter Park, seen in this drone photo on a circular pad. The pergola is only the latest addition to the park, which recently saw its tennis courts transformed into a multi-purpose sports pad. The improvements flow from a community partnership formed after the city backtracked on a plan to sell the park’s southern two acres and create housing lots on Lakeshore Road. Ian Sanderson photo, special to The Journal

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Genealogy Penny Walters to speak about searching for ancestors when you are adopted, at a virtual meeting of the Lambton County Branch of Ontario Genealogical Society. 7 p.m. Free & open to public. For more, email lambton@ogs.on.ca or visit www.lambton.ogs. on.ca

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Gallery in the Grove Gallery in the Grove’s exhibition “Adjacent Views” interweaves local artists Laura Kreviazuk and Laura Manzano Arias’s explorations in mixed media. “Beach Glass, Baubles, and Bowls” by Janice and Alan Gillis in the gift shop. Runs until Oct. 23. Not open Sundays or Mondays. 2618 Hamilton Rd. For more, visit www. galleryinthegrove.com or call 519-869-4643

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Sarnia boxer credits daily workouts and sparring with a Canadian Olympian during the pandemic for her recent success at a selection camp. Kaitlyn Clark was one of just four female boxers picked for the Canadian National Team training camp in Montreal next month. Clark said training with Olympian Mandy Bujold gave her the edge. “Every day we were in the gym together training, sparring, learning so much. Every day I knew I had to level up,” she said. “It changed my life and changed my boxing career.” Clark, who won gold at the 2019 National Championship, got her start at the Bluewater Boxing Club. She is currently living and train-

ing in the Waterloo Region, training at the same gym as Bujold, who represented Canada at the Tokyo Games. Clark said Bujold would normally have trained with an elite fighter in her same weight category leading up to the Olympics, but pandemic travel restrictions made her a logical choice. For 19 months they remained in the same bubble, and as Bujold trained for the games, Clark gained valuable experience working with a world-ranked flyweight. “It was an amazing opportunity,” said Clark. The experience made her confident heading into the multi-day national selection camp. It was held in Mississauga this summer and open to fighters with ten or more under their belt. Competitors were judged on stance, technique, fitness, punches and coachability, she said. “It was pretty intense

because you knew that everything you threw had to be quality,” said the 70 kg fighter. “You want it to be perfect.” On Nov. 14 Clark will begin a 10-day camp at the National training centre squad, with spots on the National Team up for grabs. An international competition is tentatively planned for later this year, with the Canadian Nationals scheduled for March. In 2019 Clark won gold at the National Championships in Victoria, defeating boxers from Quebec and British Columbia to claim a national title. The following February she won silver at the Golden Girl Tournament - the largest women’s boxing meet in the world. Clark said her goal is to compete at the Commonwealth Games next summer, and the 2024 Olympics after that.

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