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Thursday, October 21, 2021
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leading infectious disease expert from Sarnia says vaccinating children against COVID-19 may not be the great ‘pandemic panacea’ many Canadians are hoping for. “I think everyone right now is waiting on kids getting vaccinated — and the jury is actually out if we even need to do it,” Dr. Sumon Chakrabarti said during a live Q&A with Bluewater Health earlier this month. “Vaccinating adults makes sense because, number one, you’re protecting yourself…the second thing is you have a significant risk — especially as a younger adult — of passing COVID to other people. “Once you get under 12,” he continued, “it’s not clear that it’s protecting you personally, because kids’ risk of severe disease is so low. And yes, absolutely they can transmit, but epidemiologically on a broad scale, they don’t do it as much.” Earlier this month, Pfizer submitted preliminary data from its vaccine trial for children aged five to 11 to Health Canada for review. Chakrabarti is an infectious disease physician at Trillium Health Partners in Mississauga and a frequently cited expert in print and broadcast media during the pandemic, in Canada and the U.S. In an interview with the Journal, Chakrabarti stressed that he is, “obviously very pro-vaccine,” but added, “I want to do this in a data-driven way. Continued on 6
“FOR 20 YEARS I never had a single trick-or-treater. I kind of gave up after a while,” admits Tammie Willis. But that’s all changed this Halloween. With the help of daughters Faith and Jericha, Willis has transformed 177 Christina St. S. into a Halloween frightfest of ghouls, ghosts and animatronics that’s a popular stop on Sarnia’s Haunted Halloween Tour. They’ve already handed out candy to more than 1,000 young visitors and collected 160 pairs of donated socks for charity during Socktober. “We just wanted some kids to come,” Willis said. "Now it's so great see all these families show up.” GEORGE MATHEWSON The Journal
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t’s never too late to keep learning. So says Brian Rae of the Sarnia-Lambton Golden K Kiwanis Club, whose members are committing to broadening their understanding of Indigenous issues. “We’re a pretty well-educat-
ed, well-travelled group,” Rae said of the service club, whose focus is on supporting local youth. “But the closer you get to things, the more you realize what you didn’t know.” Rae noted a suggestion brought forth last winter — that the club join the growing list of groups that begin meetings with a traditional land acknowledgement.
“We realized we don’t know enough to really understand what such a statement means,” he said. "And you don’t want to do something like that without being sincere about it. “So that really was sort of the trigger for discussion…we want to make a focused effort on broadening our understanding of Indigenous people and issues." Continued on 3
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Continued from 1 Last Spring, Dallas Sinopole, the Indigenous Lead for the Lambton Kent District School Board, invited members to attend his Professional Development sessions. From there, group members made other connections and committed to hosting monthly speakers on various Indigenous issues. Presenters have included Indigenous Affairs land claims negotiator Lise Hansen; Dr. Niigaanwewidam Sinclair, professor in Native Studies at the University of Manitoba; and Randall Kahgee, Aboriginal law practitioner, negotiator and advocate on Indigenous rights.
Many Kiwanis members have started a book swap of Indigenous authors and topics. Some have enrolled in the University of Alberta’s popular Indigenous Canada Online Course. “I don’t know what’s been left out of our school system when we were going through it, but I am finding out a lot of this stuff,” Rae said, pointing to Canada’s dark history of residential schools and recent efforts towards Truth and Reconciliation. “You know, we’re a bunch of old white guys … but we’re probably pretty reflective of our community. We are going to start connecting more with our neighbours in Aamjiwnaang, Kettle Point and Walpole Island. “We’re building up, over time, a bit more of an under-
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standing than what we’ve had.” Last week, Sinopole spoke to the group about Indigenous governance, Ojibwe clan systems, his role within the school board, and the challenges facing his community. “I see so much racism out
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there,” Sinopole told the group. “One thing happens on social media and it just goes up like wildfire. “One thing we need to start doing is coming together and start loving each other again… if we can’t build those relationships, we’re always going to be struggling to love each other as humans.” Sinopole, a member of the Marten Clan — one of seven Anishinaabe clans — explained his traditional role as a provider, food gatherer and warrior — as well as his role as a councillor, education leader, and environmental advocate. “I feel like each and every one of you have grandchildren,” he told the group. “In hopes to have seven generations of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and hope that
they have a healthy lifestyle. “But it's not going to be the case if we continue to allow our government and big corporations to continue to wreck our lands. I say ‘our’ because it’s all of ours. We’re all caretakers.” “To me, we are all Anishinaabe — we are all original people — and it’s all of our duty to take care of Mother Earth,” he added. Sinopole said he’s looking forward to future partnerships with the Kiwanis group as they continue to explore topics and reach out to Indigenous neighbours. “We have a responsibility as Canadians to learn more about this,” said Rae. “We take in information and we change as we learn.”
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Historically, younger residents have left for college or university and then found work in larger centres. But the pandemic is requiring many people to work online, and some of them won’t be going back to brick-and-mortar offices. “Now with a lot of the remote working jobs, a segment of them have that option to stay here — and they would much rather stay here,” he said. Housing demand combined with limited stock has resulted in a sharp increase in home prices and rent. In September, the median sale price of a home in Sarnia-Lambton was $439,950, a jump of 30% in one year. Last month, the local market
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he flexibility offered by remote working is causing more people – including young people – to move to Sarnia-Lambton, says Rob Longo. “We’ve seen a lot of people moving into town, discovering Sarnia-Lambton, which is a very positive thing for us,” said the president of the Sarnia-Lambton Real Estate Board. “A lot of people think it’s all retirees, but we’re also getting younger people — younger couples and families with school-aged kids.
posted a dollar volume of more than $82 million - on just 163 sales. Longo said the influx of newcomers is coming from areas like Kitchener-Waterloo, London, Windsor and Strathroy. “People are making that choice to pick Sarnia-Lambton, and it’s nice to see,” he said. “Obviously we know it’s been a hidden gem for some time, but we don’t necessarily want it to be hidden, right?” New multi-residential projects, including the recently announced $15-million, six-storey apartment complex on Afton Drive and the rapidly rising Tricar building downtown, will increase supply and help address the lack of inven-
tory, Longo said. “If there’s seniors or people looking to downsize that want to go into an apartment or Rob Longo condo, that frees up another house for another young couple or person to buy and move up that chain.” However, the current supply shortage remains acute, he said, pointing to a significant decline in active listings last month, down more than 35% yearover-year. “It’s not just a Sarnia-Lambton thing — it’s happening all
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hoping she can be there,” he said. This year’s festival offers 14 feature length films. There will also be three short film programs presented free at the Judith and Norman Alix Art Gallery (JNAAG). As usual, SWIFF is including films featuring the work of Sarnia artists. One is Danny Alexander who makes his directorial debut with the documentary No Tickets at the Door, which examines the impact of COVID-19 on the live music scene. Alexander’s film is presented Nov. 19 at the library auditorium. Alexander will be there and will also play with his band “Secret Sign” during the Cinegaze concert series at Collide (148 Front St.) the same
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Continued from 1 “If the data shows that it’s going to be effective for kids — from a clinical standpoint — I think that’s great,” he said. “What I’m noticing happening is, people are really hanging on to the vaccination of kids as this panacea that’s going to get us out of this — when that’s not necessarily true. “So it’s going to be interesting to see what Health Canada says about that when they get through the evidence — whether we should vaccinate kids or not — and if we should make it mandatory.” Chakrabarti stressed that children tend to be the ones “receiving infection rather than giving it,” and that it’s ‘premature’ to start talking about mandatory vaccines for children in schools. “There’s no doubt that it spreads in schools, but a lot of the cases we’re seeing, the majority of them are coming from outside the schools, from family. It’s not rampant.”
He also said it’s important to weigh the balance of risk, especially for younger males, in light of a small number of reports of myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) or pericarditis (inflammation of the lining around the heart) linked to mRNA COVID-19 vaccination. “We know there’s a risk of myocarditis in young men,” he said. “And presumably boys, as well — but we don’t know yet. Yes, it’s a small risk, but if you also have a small risk of severe disease, that needs to be measured against each other.” According to Public Health Ontario, there have been 423 reported cases of myocarditis or pericarditis from more than 21 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines administered in the province as of Oct. 3. Ontario issued a preferential recommendation of the use of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for 18 to 24-year-olds last month, ‘out of an abundance of caution’ after reporting rates of myocarditis/pericarditis were observed to be higher following vaccination with Moderna compared to Pfizer-BioNTech in that age
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for the data, without putting political or public pressure on Health Canada. “I’m alarmed at how the process has been circumvented — the scientific process — so many times,” he said. “Vaccination, you have to remember, is a medical intervention,” he said. “And it should be treated like any medical intervention.”
about vaccinating kids — we’re not necessarily weighing the risk of COVID disease for them individually,” he added. “But at the population level we’re looking to say, ‘Can we reduce the prevalence of disease overall in the community by immunizing everyone?’” Chakrabarti said it’s important for Canadians to respect the scientific process and wait
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Showing skunks a little love makes so much scents BOB BOULTON
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t’s never a good idea to startle a skunk. One afternoon years ago when I entered our family garage and turned the key on my father’s 1954 Plymouth Belvedere, a skunk that had snuggled in under the car sprayed, full blast, all the way up inside. That distinctive rotten-egg and burnt-garlic perfume permeated our car and our conversations for weeks. The other evening, I was thinking about skunks as I drove near Canatara Park. It was the perfect location, time of year, and hour of the day to see wandering, hungry skunks. I imagined a family trundling across the road and slowed down to the speed limit, as crabby drivers jammed up behind me, engines rev-
ving, prodding me to hustle. This is the time of year when skunks head out at dusk to search for Bob Boulton food and bulk up for their mid-winter dormancy. Just last week, one walked flat-footed across the lawn at sunset. With a black with a white V down its back and white bar between its eyes, it was hungry for wasps and grubs and other garden pests. Skunks have dreadful eyesight. So, when crossing city streets at twilight they can’t see or survive cars whizzing toward them, even at the posted speed limit. And, of course, that famous aromatic threat packed under
its raised tails is no protection against a pickup truck speeding impatiently home from work. We have signs all around us in this city. Yellow ones that show children bouncing balls. Signs that indicate School Crossings. And new front lawn signs that simply instruct drivers to Slow Down. Why not something similar for our skunks. Designated Skunk Zones, with crossing signs in black and white, tail up, tail down, showing them crossing the street in search of food. I do concede that speed bumps, photo radar and skunk crossing guards would be excessive, but some signs planted in approved places would remind us all to Be Careful. Barring that, it’s up to individual drivers to remember that skunk patience is jittery at
best, and forgiveness is not in their repertoire. At this time of year we’d all be wise to also check – carefully - for a skunk hiding under the family car before heading out. Being a skunk doesn’t mean you don’t get hungry, or the
sun doesn’t hurt your eyes, or that you’re not important. Or that you can be trifled with. Bob Boulton is a Sarnia writer of stories, articles and light verse.
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alloween is that special night of the year when children turn into the monsters that scare themselves. Perhaps it’s a way to transform their fears. Last October, fewer kids haunted the pavement in search of treats. Halloween 2020 was a curious one. Our
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household didn’t purchase any candy due to the pandemic. The front door was quiet - not a single knock. The streets Jason Waddle were empty with no wind-carried sounds of children going door-to-door. No barking dogs. An eerie stillness. But this year promises to have more trick-or-treaters patrolling Sarnia’s neighbourhoods. This year will be better. With Thanksgiving over and October displaying fall colours, residents are placing pumpkins on front porches—some orange, some white. Walking around town, one can see great creativity in the home displays, with each street offering something special. Halloween is once again bringing out our “ghosting” spirit. I have always loved Halloween. I’m proud to say the last
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time I went trick-or-treating was at the age of 21. (And no, I did not have kids then). We love our monsters, and there’s a reward system built into the fabric of the holiday. Kids get candy for dressing up and adults get to go home after watching a scary movie. Humans seem to have an instinct to embrace what thrills and terrifies. From horror movies to horror novels, we seek out a good scare. Why? Maybe it wakes us up to life’s fullness. Sometimes it’s simply fun. This Halloween may be a meaningful one. I expect to see more excited kids widening their bags to receive candy, and more moms and dads dressed up for the occasion. The only thing better than trick-or-treating is getting home to see what you’d received. I remember that part vividly. My son is excited. He’s decided to go out as Iron Man. I promised not to go as ”dad,” and am also getting dressed
to revive that old Halloween spirit. It’s that time when parents can relive their own childhood through the excitement of their children. What a wonderful circle. Watch out for moonlight and bewildering howls in shadowy places. Be leery of children loitering in doors, hungry for
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We need reasoned vaccine discussion, not offensive columns
Sir: "What is the recipe for division? For a full list of ingredients, see Marg Johnson's Oct. 7 guest column rant about “Self-centred vaccine whiners.” That sounds like a good strategy, right? Insult the ones who oppose your line of thinking. She went on to refer to "anti-vaxers" as "flat-earthers," and told them to get their "heads out of their butts" for the sake of seeing the
Sir: Regarding Greg Hamilton’s letter of Sept. 16, “No, to mandatory vaccines.” I totally disagree. To claim the COVID-19 vaccines have not been fully tested is ridiculous. Hundreds of millions have been vaccinated, and hundreds of thousands have died of the virus. If someone feels healthy
"Big Picture." Well, here is my response, and I don't aim this at Marg Johnson, but to everyone who may feel the same way she does: It's common for people who don't have good
arguments to create what the cool kids call "strawmen." Let me offer a different perspective, so they can understand where their opponents are coming from. I don't speak for everyone, but feel it necessary to shed some light on this side of the aisle, so that at least in our small community we can find common ground. Most people I know who don't have the
COVID vaccine are not anti-vaccine. Most have received shots their entire lives for measles, mumps, tetanus, etc. But this is what's different: the COVID vaccines still have a lot of unknowns. That, right then and there, affords them the right to decide on their own. It’s a personal, medical decision. Secondly, doctors, including immunologists around the globe, are
being silenced and censored. This is scary. (Look up viral immunology expert Dr. Byram Bridle’s open letter to the University of Guelph). When experts can’t debate, discuss, or sort through what they've experienced with their own patients, including alternative treatments, it’s a major red flag. I could go on. But hopefully, readers have a taste of where the other
side stands. There are smart, credentialed people on both sides. I think we can all agree that the best recipe for unity is to, once and for all, separate politics from health care. Also, be willing to hear each other out. More speech is the answer. Not less. Over and out.
as an ox and doesn’t want to be vaccinated, fine, but stay within the confines of your home. People don’t have a right to go to a restaurant or any other place and infect others. Their right stops when it can cause others to die. — Marcelo Villanueva Jr. Sarnia
Sir: I was terribly disappointed to read the Oct. 7 guest column in your paper by Marg Johnson. I found it brash and offensive and not worthy of print. In our present culture, this kind of opinion piece only further divides our citizens, who all feel passionately about their own views on vaccines, passports, and other
virus-related topics. What advantage is served by printing a column that claims people who hold an opposing view to the writer actually believe the earth is flat? There is more than enough division, hatred, and chaos in our city without fanning the flames. If readers feel the urge to read one-sided,
narrow-minded, anger-inducing opinions not based on facts, they need look no further than
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Sir: Re: The Oct. 7 letter, “More data needed before imposing citywide speed reductions.” A few of the writer’s comments are interesting. After the bell rings at the school in my neighbourhood it still offers playground equipment, basketball nets, a baseball pitch and soccer goal. The
school is far from a “ghost town.” There are also three park grounds within walking distance. Walk your pup or ride a bike down Cathcart Boulevard, Lakeshore Road or Indian Road and you can witness first-hand the vehicle speeds. When I bike on Cath-
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More data needed? No. The city is installing traffic lights at two Cathcart Boulevard intersections for a reason. Take your time when driving, and respect your community. Respectfully,
Sir: Thank you for the front-page photo and story about Priscilla Gagné in the Sept. 16 edition of The Journal. For our family, her success at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo and being named Canadian flag-bearer for the closing ceremonies was a wel-
come pause to cheer and celebrate the positive during these challenging times. We first met Priscilla when she was about four years old. They were neighbours and our daughter Margaret babysat her. I have happy mem-
ories of a feisty young lady marching up and down the sidewalk in her mother’s cowboy boots and singing Shania Twain songs. I’m hoping when things settle down Priscilla can be invited to visit Queen Elizabeth II School, which my grandchildren
attend. She is a prime example to others of how to overcome challenges through resilience. Congratulation to Priscilla for all of her hard work, and to all those who supported her.
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manded of you and your children to maintain COVID passports and to keep your jobs, at what point will you say enough is enough. Will you acquiesce with the “law” even though it tramples your innate rights, or will you follow in the footsteps of your forebears and defend freedom and justice?
Sir: Sarnia Councillor Margaret Bird should give her head a shake. She questioned the authority of Lambton’s Acting Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Chris Greensmith, for urging local employers to bring in mandatory vaccination policies. Who better than Dr. Greensmith to take the responsibility and authority of the office while his
successor was on leave? With rights come responsibilities. With choices come consequences. I have the right to make my own choices, but then I have the responsibility to accept the consequences of that choice. I have the right to drive a vehicle and the responsibility to learn to do it in a safe and legal manner. If I chose to drive without a licence and/or put
the safety of myself and others at risk, I must live with the consequences. The fourth wave of the present pandemic is proving to be an epidemic of the unvaccinated. In the small percentage of people who receive the vaccine and still get COVID-19, the symptoms are much less severe. Children under 12 and some medically fragile
persons do not have a choice. Others do. If I chose to exercise my right and refuse the vaccine, then I must, as a consequence, accept the responsibility of others who chose to protect the greater populace from my decision. Respectfully,
Sir: I am confused and concerned. Weeks prior to the 2021 federal election I asked myself, will Sarnia-Lambton MP Marilyn Gladu in future years continue her efforts to become Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada? I believe she, like her provincial counterpart Bob Bailey, is a good
constituent advocate. Unfortunately, as I interpret the Oct. 7 news article “Vote Split,” she does not believe in countrywide democracy. My belief is people are entitled to vote for the candidate of their personal choice. Vote splitting is what it is, a tally of all votes counted by duly appointed officials.
We learn about political parties and where they and their candidates stand on issues. Voters must then decide for whom they will vote. Why do voters continue to be persuaded to cast their ballots strictly along party lines? Marilyn Gladu has every right to feel entitled to contend again for the Conservative Party leadership. It seemed to me very questionable how the committee in March of 2020 suspended her nomination efforts. The
committee never released any information or its reasons as to why she and others running for the position were stopped in their tracks. I feel Marilyn would run again if the procedures were done fairly. Democracy depends on freedom of choice. As voters, please examine personal views and party stances. Don’t be entirely swayed by false and/or irrational ads and media news.
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ily, for good times and bad, tending to our properties and being there when they need me,” he said. im Sneddon admits he In the 19 months since the cried with relief when he border closed, Sneddon has heard fully vaccinated spent thousands of dollars flyCanadians will be able to cross ing between Toronto and into the U.S. by land starting Detroit to see his wife. Unlike Nov. 8. land and water travel, flying COVID-19 border restricto the U.S. from Canada for tions, imposed since March non-essential reasons was 2020, have prohibited the never banned. Sarnia man from taking the The Imperial Oil pensioner 10-minute drive across the has flown four times and acBluewater Bridge to see his knowledges he’s lucky to have wife who lives in Port Huron. the means to do it. “I’m looking forward to “I feel for people in my situbeing with my American fam- ation who just couldn’t afford to do this,” he said. Another Sarnians celebrating is AnLife’s brighter under the sun drea Lynch, who was separated from her John Pilkey* BBA, CHS™ U.S. boyfriend – and Sun Life Financial advisor Pilkey Financial Solutions Corp. the father of their Tel: 226-402-3813 baby - by the border john.pilkey@sunlife.com www.sunlife.ca/john.pilkey closing. “Woohoo, this is exciting news,” said Lynch, a supply teach-
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rica Procunier grew up watching the beloved Thomas the Tank Engine, along with millions of children around the world. So she still has to pinch herself when telling people she’s now scoring the music for the iconic character. “I just love this show,” said the Bright’s Grove native and St. Christopher Secondary grad. “Did I ever think that I would be working on something so famous? No. “It’s part of history, right?” she added. “I feel so fortunate to be a part of it.” The acclaimed film and television composer was commissioned by Canadian animation studio Nelvana Enterprises to compose the music for “Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go!” The series is an animated reboot of the famous Thomas & Friends franchise, airing now on Treehouse in Canada, and the Cartoon Network in the U.S., and is set to stream on Netflix later this month. Procunier will score all 104 episodes, along with two, onehour specials.
“We had to stay away from the old score of the original,” Procunier said of the classic television series Erica Procunier launched back in 1984. “It’s nice to be able to start fresh and brand new, but the old music is so recognizable that I really had to avoid it, and not think about it at all. “So I started out by just coming up with new themes for the characters,” she said of Thomas, and his pals including Percy, Gordon, James, and a new bullet train named Kana — the fastest train on the Island of Sodor. “It just made sense to put her theme in a more electronic kind of pallet of music… which is really interesting because the show sound is very traditionally orchestral.” Procunier, who was recently nominated for a daytime Emmy for her work on the Apple TV+ series Ghostwriter, has an impressive resume of work on film, television and other media. In 2016 she was
THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE and his pal Nia are featured in the series reboot "Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go!" The series, airing now on the Treehouse Network in Canada, is scored by Sarnia's Erica Procunier. Photo courtesy, Mattel Inc.
commissioned by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and Toronto International Film Festival to compose the score for ‘DAM! The Story of Kit the Beaver,’ a live film-concert for the celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday. Procunier started playing piano at age seven and was a regular at the Lambton Coun-
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on the Great Lakes. “I like having diversity with my projects, and I really like being able to explore all these different sides of my sound,” she said. “It keeps things interesting. “I’m just going to keep chugging along,” she added with a laugh. “I have a lot of train puns.”
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Three Amigos A TRIO OF painted turtles enjoys a round of late-season warmth while basking on a log in Lake Chipican. Painted turtles, which can live more than 55 years in the wild, are active only during the day and come winter will hibernate in the mud at the bottom of the pond. It’s a winning strategy. Painted turtles have been around for 15 million years, according to the fossil record, and today are the most abundant turtle in North America. RONNY D’HAENE Special to The Journal
NOTICE OF PASSING OF A DEVELOPMENT CHARGES BY-LAW BY THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF SARNIA TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Sarnia passed an Amendment to the Development Charges By-law on the 4th day of October, 2021 under subsection 2(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O., 1997 c.27, as amended; AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or agency may appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal under section 14 of the Act, in respect of the Development Charges By-Law Amendment, by filing with the Clerk of The Corporation of the City of Sarnia on or before the 15th day of November, 2021 a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons supporting the objection. The schedule of development charges imposed by the By-Law, which came into effect on October 4th, 2021, is outlined in Schedule “B” of the By-Law. A key map showing the lands to which the By-Law applies is also identified in Schedule ’C’ of the By-Law. The Development Charges By-Law applies to all lands within the boundaries of the City of Sarnia. The development charge rates are based on the service areas identified in Schedule “C” of the By-Law. A copy of the complete by-law is available for examination at The Corporation of the City of Sarnia offices, 255 Christina St N, Sarnia, ON N7T 7N2 during regular business hours (weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) excluding statutory holidays or at the following link: https://www.sarnia.ca/development-charges-guidelines/ DATED at the City of Sarnia this 13th day of October, 2021.
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TUESDAY, OCT. 26 Skilled Trades Q&A Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board is hosting a live, virtual Q&A featuring women in skilled trades. Panelists will discuss their paths to the skilled trades and valuable tips they learned along the way. Held on Zoom, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Free. Register on eventbrite.ca Property Research Archivist Nicole Aszalos will explore how to use online resources to conduct research on your property at a Lambton County Archives virtual workshop. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free. Pre-registration required. Register at www.lambtonmuseums.ca Bingo Lunch Bluewater Outreach hosting a lunch, bingo and euchre every Tuesday at Community of Christ Church, 1104 Leckie Dr., 11 a.m. Health and safety rules in place. Open to public. $5. For more, call 519-3327808 THURSDAY, OCT. 28 Rayjon AGM Annual general meeting of Rayjon Share Care held at 6:30 p.m. online via Zoom. Organizational update. Must pre-register to attend. Visit www.rayjon.org for details. FRIDAY, OCT. 29 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 519-344-3017 ext.
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The family of Jerry Baljeu wishes to announce the passing of Jerry Baljeu, 83, after a long struggle with Melanoma (skin) Cancer. Always the optimist, it finally beat him.
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Predeceased by his parents, Johanna (Koornneef 2006) and Pieter (2009). He met his first wife, Diane Humble at the Tabs London Road Drive-in. She was a car hop and according to her Mom, he was a 'bad' biker. They were married in '58 and had four children, Brenda, Jeffrey, Annette and Eric. Diane passed away in 1980 from medical complications and daughter Annette died in a tragic car accident in 1981. Survived by his own Florence Nightingale, true love, best friend, and soul mate Debra (Chaulk) who he met in 1988 and married in 2001 at the Sarnia Yacht Club's Green Space. It was a grand BYOB, Pot Luck Dinner and Dancing under the stars to an 'over-lubricated' band, down to Earth, event! Also survived are sisters Irene/Henk and Maria/Hans, brothers Pieter/Rita and Albert/Noreen, daughters Brenda/Richard, Tanya/Andy, Chantel/Trevor and sons Jeffrey/Debora and Eric/Ginette. Also second wife Carmen Baljeu (Pitt) and grand daughters Alyssa Baljeu, Brooklyn and Kylee and grand sons Tyler and Christian. Jerry started his working life as a Pin Setter at the National Bowling Alley, had 2 paper routes and became an appliance repair man (person?) working at Lambton Appliances, Johnny's Warehouse and later Sarnia Hydro. He ventured on his own in 1968 by starting a wholesale motorcycle accessory aftermarket company called "Sport & Speed Supplies", later changed to DI-JER International (short for Diane-Jerry) which became famous for their "DI-JER MX Boots" supplying over 1100 dealers across Canada from a Sarnia warehouse and a second location in Quebec to serve the East Coast Markets. In 1973 he became the OSSA motorcycle Distributor (from Spain). However, in 1985, the CIBC wasn't happy charging 21% interest on a million dollar credit line and closed
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It is with deeply saddened hearts that the family of Bronwen Estelle Kelley (Ross) announces her passing at Bluewater Health on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at the age of 83. Cherished wife of the late David Kelley for 63 years. Loving father of Pam Kelley, Pat Kelley, Heather May, Jennifer Robb (Bill). Cherished grandmother of Kelly Mortensen, David Mills, Ashley Mills, Justin Vail (Krista), Rebecca May (Rob), Amanda May and 3 great grandchildren. Sister to John Ross (Gwen), brother-in-law Owen Forsythe. Predeceased by her husband David Kelley, daughter Mercedes Mills, parents Isabel (nee McCarty) Mathieson and Jack Ross and stepfather Cecil Mathieson, sisters Beth (Gord) Parker and Diane Forsythe. After raising her 5 girls, mom took on a job at the Mitton Hobby Shop and then at A Buck or Two in the Eaton’s Centre. She was a dedicated volunteer with numerous organizations. Mom volunteered with the Sarnia Figure Skating Club running the Booster Club and helping with WOSWIC and sewing numerous costumes for the annual skating carnival. Mom volunteered with the Red Cross Meals on Wheels Program preparing and delivering meals for over 40 years. Mom belonged to the Dunlop United Church Women’s Group for over 45 years. Mom canvassed door to door collecting donations for the Canadian Cancer Society, Kidney Foundation, Heart and Stroke and participating and supporting Relay for Life. Mom was a regular every day at Robin’s Donuts then
his business. (being polite here) In the meantime he had started to import sailboats from Taiwan with his new company, 'Gypsy Boat Works', followed with 'The Gypsy Carousel and Menagerie Co', wood carved imports from Thailand supplying the Marriott's Hotel Chain, with 200 reproduction Cigar Store Indians for their "Cheers Bars" located around the world. Then he introduced the disastrous private labeled "Victory Inflatable's" from South Korea that finally broke him in more ways than one. He loved his sailboat 'Gitana del Mar', a Westsail 32 which he sailed to the Bahamas and back in the late 70's, and was a 48 year long member of the Sarnia Yacht Club and part of the "haul out" crew for many years. An avid motorcyclist since the age of 15, he was well known in that industry and enjoyed riding his vintage 1980 Goldwing until very recently. In 1988 he co-founded the local chapter of the World-Wide "Hash House Harriers" (a drinking club with a running problem) and was known in the HHH 'circles' as "Gypsy". You might have seen him and Debbie back in 2011, early December, scouting out Sarnia's best decorated Christmas homes. They would place pins on a map, connect the dots and come up with a circular route that they called on their Facebook: Self-drive, self directed "Sarnia's Christmas Decorated Home Tours". Five years later, I-phones and I-pads availability made their circle tour obsolete and they deleted that webpage. Jerry felt honored and enjoyed for 3 years, being the host for Sarnia's "The Distinguished Gentlemen's Rides", an annual world-wide motorcycle charity event to raise awareness for Prostate Research and Men's Health. Arrangements by McCormack Funeral home. Cremation has taken place and there will be no service or visiting hours although he regrets he will miss the rum swizzle party planned for him in the Summer, on the beach of the Sarnia Yacht Club during a glorious sunset. Special thanks go out to Dr. Robin Shearer and Dr. Scott Ernst of the London Cancer Clinic, Dr. Aaron Grant at the University Hospital and Dr. David Kim with the Sarnia St. Josephs Hospice, Tom & Bonnie, George & Jackie, Jan/ Frank, Terri & Jerry, Eric & Sarah, special friend Dick Rikken and Brother Al for the many rides to London. Kinder and more understanding people do not exist, we are so lucky to have them, ready for our calls and concerns. Donations please to the St. Josephs Hospice, 475 Christina St. North, Sarnia, ON. N7T 5W3, will be most appreciated. Global Donuts where she enjoyed her morning coffee and plain cake donut, reading the morning paper and socializing with her coffee shop friends. Mom enjoyed her ladies 5 pin bowling league at Northgate Bowl for many years. Mom’s many passions included reading, knitting, sewing, collecting teddy bears, collecting and wearing her many brooch pins, attending all the annual church bazaars, planning and having the best theme parties and of course, shopping. Mom loved watching her daily soap Young and the Restless. Question: “Who loved Jeopardy?” Answer: Mom. Everyone knew you could not call her between 7:30 and 8:00 pm. Mom enjoyed travelling with dad going on car tours, bus trips and dad’s work conventions all across North America. Mom cooked dinner at her house every Sunday for us kids and whoever wanted to come until a few years ago. Mom always loved a good butter tart or a bowl of ice cream. Mom was a selfless person who always put family and others before herself. Memorial donations in memory of Bronwen can be made to The Breast Cancer Society of Canada or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the D.J. Robb Funeral home and Cremation Centre Ltd. Memories or messages of condolence may be shared at www.djrobb.on.ca The family would like to thank Dr. Springer, Dr. Muhunthan, nurses and PSW’s at Bluewater Health 3rd Floor for their excellent care and compassion during mom’s brief stay.
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THE SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS’ Centre has received $6,000 from Guardian Angels, which raised the money at its first annual golf tournament in Petrolia. Accepting the cheque here are, from left, front row: the Centre’s Trish Vanoosterom and Chantal Butterfield; back row: Guardian Angels Bob Maniuk, Liz Maniuk, Pierre LaRochelle, Lesley Maniuk, Marianne Maniuk, and Chairman John Maniuk. Submitted Photo
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You only have one mother Patient kind and true, No other friend in all the world, Will be the same to you. As we look upon her picture, Sweet memories we recall, Of a face so full of sunshine, And a smile for one and all. Loving Mom, Grandma and Grandma Honey of Wayne and Evelyn, Stan and Mary, Gary and Colette, Rosemary, LuAnn and families.
Prayer PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN:
(Never known to fail): Oh most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show me you are my Mother, Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times). Holy Mary, I place this prayer in your hands (three times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then you must publish it and it will be granted to you. Grateful thanks. K.K.
SARNIA GOLDEN K KIWANIS Club members have been picking apples this fall, at the rate of four bushels per week, and donating them to the Inn of the Good Shepherd’s Mobile Market, which makes fresh food available throughout Sarnia-Lambton. Pictured here on a recent picking expedition are, from left, club members Don Haney, David Murray, John Ward, David Nahrgang and Dennis Loucks. Submitted Photo
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(Never known to fail): Oh most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show me you are my Mother, Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times). Holy Mary, I place this prayer in your hands (three times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then you must publish it and it will be granted to you. Grateful thanks. A.A.
THE HURON HOUSE BOYS’ HOME has received $13,000 from Libro Credit Union to support its independent living program. At the presentation here are, from left, Michelle Lines, Don Adam, Jerry Delaey, Jesse Terpstra, Natalie Close, Rebecca Stewart (in front) and Cathy Thompson. Submitted Photo
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hen the 1971 Motorsports Midgets took to the field in Sarnia as many as 2,000 people would show up to watch. “We had a great following of fans and it was a very magical time for us back then because softball was big in this town,” recalls Dave Greenwood, a team member. “It was a great way to spend an evening, watching a ball game at Tecumseh Park.” This fall marks the 50th anniversary of the squad winning the Ontario championship for the second year in a row, when Sarnia defeated Etobicoke in the final of a best-of-three series. The group of shaggy-haired 16 and 17-year-olds - many still live in Sarnia - represented the best of the SMAA house league system. And that season was special. The team sponsored by a Confederation Street motorcycle shop - which still exists todaylost just twice, Greenwood said. One of those losses came during the Sarnia-hosted Tournament of Champions, the biggest softball meet in Canada at the time. Despite falling to Scarborough in the final, the home team was cheered by enthusiastic fans that filled the
field on Russell Street. “You couldn’t get near the park,” Greenwood said. The Ontario championship final against Etobicoke was a best-of-three affair. Game one, in Sarnia, got started after a lengthy rain-delay. A pair of buses rolled in from Toronto carrying the opposition’s own rabid fans, who came armed with a megaphone, songs, chants and taunts designed to get under Sarnia’s skin, Greenwood recalled. Some Etobicoke fans even threw pebbles at home team. But Sarnia prevailed and won the opener 5-2. Sleet and wet snow covered the diamond for game two in Etobicoke, a soggy tilt that ended in a 3-3 draw. League rules stipulated the final be played in a neutral city, roughly half way between the opposing hometowns. So it took place in Woodstock, where Sarnia emerged with a 6-2 victory and the provincial title. “Everybody had their moment to shine. There were great catches and everybody contributed,” said Greenwood. “It was a total team effort all the time, and everybody enjoyed one another.” Many members of that team went on to other sports glory. Brian "Nipper" Campbell became a Junior B scoring champion with the Sarnia Bees.
THE SARNIA MOTOR Sports Midgets won the 1971 Ontario Amateur Softball Championship: from left, front row: Stan Matej, Ron Ladner, Brian "Nipper" Campbell, Frank Stewart, Dave Greenwood, and Bill Savoy; back row: Lou DiMuzio, Al Sarachman, Greg Wade, Terry Smith, Rick Brown (Head Coach), Terry Easterby, Terry Norris, Al Fangeat and Dave Henry (Assistant Coach). Submitted Photo
Second baseman Al Sarachman also played for the Bees. He helped Sarnia win the Ontario Championships in 1972 before becoming an All-American goaltender at Bowling Green University. Shortstop Al Fangeat has since passed, as have both coaches, Rick Brown and Dave Henry, Greenwood said. “We would really
like to acknowledge the memory of our two coaches … they spent countless hours taking us to tournaments and games all over the province.” Prior coaches Mike Caughlin, Dick Clatworthy, Bob Hemstreet and Ron Smith were also instrumental, he said. “There was nothing like a beautiful summer’s evening
and the chance to enjoy watching the many talented players of all ages,” said Greenwood. “The 1971 Motorsports Midgets simply tried to keep up the tradition of great softball teams representing the City of Sarnia.”
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axon Bore of Northern Collegiate and Anna Esztegar of Saint-François-Xavier won the boys’ and girls’ singles titles at the LKSSAA north division high school tennis playdowns. Nicholas Skillas and Gibson Cook of St. Patrick’s took the boys’ doubles crown, while
Tessa Jackson and Ella Jackson of LCCVI won in girls’ doubles. The mixed doubles title went to Emma Patchett and Nolan Patchett of LCCVI. LCCVI won the overall team title, with Northern finishing second and St. Pat’s third. The tournament was held Oct. 12 at the Sarnia Tennis Club and Sarnia Riding Club. Top four in each event
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