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Huge volumes of drinking water being wasted in leaky pipes

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arnia’s leaky and broken pipes are pumping vast amounts of treated drinking water into the ground each and every year. In fact, about 16% of the water Sarnia buys from the Lambton Area Water Supply System is lost somewhere along the 502 kilometre-long distribution system, said city engineer David Jackson. “We have many water mains that are well past their intended lifespan.” About 40% of Sarnia’s $400-million water system is old - as in 50 to 90 years old - and about 110 kilometres of pipe are rated in very poor condition, according to the city’s asset management plan. Fifty years is the typical age at which water mains fail. All that crumbling infrastructure is expensive, with the cost of the lost water going directly onto the fixed portion of property owner water bills. Each year, Sarnia loses about $1 million in what’s called “non-revenue” water. Much of it is lost through leaky underground pipes, but some is also used in municipal buildings, hydrant testing and firefighter training. Sarnia doesn’t know exactly how much drinking water is lost in underground leaks and how much is municipal use because city-owned buildings don’t have water meters, something that is currently being addressed, Jackson said. Continued on 3

THIS DRONE IMAGE recorded by Ian Sanderson offers a different perspective, one that shows why Sarnia is a key Canadian transportation hub. From left, The Andrew S. Brandt Marina is popular with local and transient Great Lakes pleasure boaters. Massive lake and ocean-going freighters use Sarnia Harbour to ship goods to and from the world. And at right, a rail line carries locally grown corn, wheat and soybeans to the Cargill Sarnia grain elevators, which ship it to domestic and international markets. Not seen here are the city's rail yard or the Blue Water Bridge, Canada’s second busiest commercial crossing point to the U.S. and which reopened to American non-essential travellers this week. Image courtesy, Ian Sanderson

Holmes Foundry site cleanup has resumed – again

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bout 10,000 tonnes of rubble from two derelict buildings on the former Holmes Foundry site will be ground up and used to help level the 16-acre property, Point Edward’s CAO says. The long-delayed cleanup of the property was back on again this week and the gutted buildings should be down by the end of September, Jim Burns said.

“They’re hoping to have a big part of the work done by the end of December, so they’re going to get going pretty quick,” he said. “Basically when they’re done… it’s going to be a flat surface that can be maintained going forward.” After decades of neglect, thwarted development and environmental concerns, officials are optimistic the latest attempt to clean up the property will finally succeed. Last summer, a Ministry of Labour stop work order abrupt-

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former engine assembly plant building were originally to be trucked elsewhere, but the contractor developed a plan to do it onsite, Burns said. Continued on 3

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ly halted the last effort. But with help from an environmental consultant the village’s work plan has been approved by the province, said Mayor Bev Hand. “We look forward to seeing the property cleaned up and made safe for the community,” she said. Removing the overgrowth and levelling the two buildings at the northwest corner is expected to take six to eight weeks. A large section of asphalt once a parking lot will be left in place, Burns said. Concrete chunks from the

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Continued from 1 Schouten Excavating, the company that leveled the asbestos-riddled Sarnia General Hospital, will instead use building debris to create a roadway so the contaminated soil isn’t disturbed, Burns said. There is no threat to residents or motorists near the site, Burns said. But air monitoring will be conducted and workers will wear personal protective equipment, he said. The end result for the property, which is bordered by Highway 402 and Christina, Exmouth and Front streets, will be level ground that is easily main-

tained by Point Edward staff, Burns said. “It’ll be something much more appealing to developers than what is there now, for sure.” Village council has for decades been hoping the privately owned land could be redeveloped. But legal and environmental problems led to a string of delays and an urban eyesore that continues to greet highway visitors. In 1989, Chrysler spent $8.5 million cleaning up the site and removed more than 6,000 yards of soil. The property is listed on the market for $7 million.

THE OVERGROWN AND derelict former Holmes Foundry lands, as seen from the air in 2017. Drone photo, courtesy of David Cooke, inskyphoto.com

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“The findings of this study are alarming Continued from 1 unique to Sarnia. Accord- because they confirm “There are real financial ing to a recent study by that our water impacts from having old the Residential and Civil infrastructure… and real Construction Alliance of infrastructure is aging problems that come from Ontario, Ontario munic- and in dire need of that,” he said. “So it’s kind ipalities waste millions of repair,” of another reminder of the importance to invest.” The problem isn’t

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cient and almost single handedly defeating our water conservation goals when treated drinking water never makes it to the taps because of leaky pipes,” said executive director Nadia Todorova. Toronto, with a leakage rate of 15%, loses about 100 million litres a day. The treated water lost in

Ontario each year could fill 15,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools, the Alliance said. “The findings of this

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Students at Lambton College residence must get shots

off campus, with a partial fee refund. Exemptions will be allowed on medical or other protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code, Forbes said. A documentation process is being planned. Students with exemptions could face restrictions, she added. “What that looks like in terms of access to activities or room occupancy, (it will) look a little bit different than for a vaccinated student,” she said. Lambton’s Medical Officer of Health said the college is free to set its own rules, but wondered if Lambton is going far enough to limit the virus’ spread. “If your goal is reducing operational disruption, maybe the answer is you need to have more than just the residence community immunized,” Dr. Sudit Ranade said. Capacity as the college residence has been cut in half for

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ambton College students who live on campus this fall must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the college has decided. About 150 students at the London Road residence must provide proof of a first shot by Aug. 30 and get a second shot second by Oct. 15, said marketing director Diana Forbes. “We worked really closely with both the Ministry of Colleges and Universities as well as our local Lambton Public Health, just to make sure we’re taking every precaution,” she said. “These students are living here. “This is their entire life, living in residence. We want to concentrate on the student experience.” Students who don’t get a second dose of an approved vaccine by Oct. 15 must move

a second straight year to allow students to live alone. Forbes said there is no plan to require mandatory vaccinations for all students and staff. “We feel that it’s not necessary at this moment.” So far, Seneca is the only Ontario college requiring all students and employees to be vaccinated before attending this fall. Lambton plans to host September vaccination clinics on campus in collaboration with Lambton Public Health. The College is working with staff to create flexible work arrangements, Forbes said. “We’re encouraging everyone in our community - students, staff, but Sarnia-Lambton as well - just to do our part and get the vaccination. “It’s something we feel passionately about, to encourage the safety of our community in general.”

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he Inn of the Good Shepherd’s snack packs are back. Each pack provides 21 nutritious snacks for one child for one week and includes crackers, yogurt, cheese strings, cereal and other healthy items. Last year the ‘After the Bell’ snack packs reached 3,200 children. They are available now at any of the 14 locations in Sarnia-Lambton visited by the

Inn’s Mobile Market. The goal is to ensure every child gets the energy needed to play and learn this summer, the agency said in a release. “Many children in our communities are in a breakfast and lunch program, and no longer have access to the nutritious food they so desperately need.” The program is sponsored by Noelle’s Gift and supported by Food Banks Canada.

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he United Way of Sarnia-Lambton has lowered its fundraising goal for a second straight year. The agency that supports dozens of local agencies and programs will officially launch its 2021 campaign on Sept. 7 with a year-end target of $1.75 million. “COVID-19 has left lasting change in our community, and it can’t be ignored,” said volunteer campaign chair Vicky Ducha-

rme. ment. “New needs in Sarnia-LambLast year, the United Way ton have emerged and United raised 92% of its $1.9-million Way is ready to raise money to target, leaving a shortfall of help the most vulnerable so that about $174,000. Last week it no one is left behind.” announced a new 50/50 draw. The focus will be on funding Tickets are available at www. groups that lift people out of united5050.ca poverty, support healthy relationships, child and Journal youth learning, and mental health and SUBMIT YOUR thesarniajournal.ca addiction treatIDEAS HERE:

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im Mitchell has been inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. The Sarnia-born rock star was honoured for a catalogue of songs penned over five decades with the band Max Webster and as a JUNO-winning artist known for hits such as “Patio Lanterns” and “Go for Soda.” The St. Clair Secondary School grad has received three JUNO Awards, including for Male Artist of the Year in 1990. Mitchell later became one of the most listened-to DJs in Canada as an afternoon announcer on Q107 in Toronto. He released his 15th studio recording, The Big Fantasize, in November 2020. Though named earlier, the pandemic delayed the induction until July 21.

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In person (cash, cheque, or debit) at City Hall, 225 Christina St. N. For after-hours payments, a drop box is located at the Christina Street entrance. By mail via cheque payable to ‘City of Sarnia’, including remittance stubs and ensuring the property roll number is written on the cheque.

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

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When ‘Russkirk’s’ was the place for a fill and squeegee

BOB BOULTON

t’s amazing how important landmarks can disappear and quickly fade from memory. Take, for example, Russ Kirk’s gas station. It stood on the northeast corner of Russell and Wellington in Sarnia, and though the building is empty now I once had to bend backwards to read the Esso sign as it swung, creaking up above. The gas station itself was the main building at a busy intersection. I can picture its spirited heyday, along with the words of the Kirk family motto: “That is best that is first.” I liked to go to that corner to watch the action. “Be very careful, Bobby,” my parents would warn. “Pay attention; they go a hundred miles an hour over there.” Across Wellington, on the northwest corner, stood a small wooden grocery store. I don’t recall anyone ever actually entering for groceries, but Russ Kirk’s (my father pronounced it as one word –

Russkirk’s) was a different story. There, impatient cars zipped in and out during the shiny age of oil and gas and clean Bob Boulton windshields. Don, the unforthcoming gas station attendant, would fill the tank, check the oil and squeegee windows. And Russ Kirk, the man himself, could be seen under the cars up on the service bay hoist, wiping his hands, looking simultaneously thoughtful and rushed. Right next door his brother, Murray, and Mrs. Kirk ran a variety store, which today is where Flowers Forever florist shop is now cheerfully open. I’m tempted to peek in the window. Back then it revealed strings of red licorice and a pop cooler, as well as shelves of sparkling giftware. I could never go wrong getting a gift for my mother from Mrs. Kirk’s display. Upstairs, on the second floor, was the office of Dr. George Milne, our family dentist. It

THESE BUILDINGS AT the corner of Russell and Wellington streets were once home to a gas station and variety store. Journal Photo

was just a two minute walk from our home, and though he was a lovely, gentle man, the walk to any dentist always seems too short and the return never fast enough. I half-recall he had a ‘power drill’ activated by a foot control. The notion of an electric drill was oh-so-very modern. The ‘drill bit’ looked huge as it whirred and whined its way toward me.

One of Dr. Milne’s sons remembers going to that small office every weekend to “fix” his dad’s dental equipment. Two sons and a granddaughter went on to become dentists in Sarnia. Today, a sign says the upstairs is ‘private residences.’ As we emerge from this challenging time, hopefully other new businesses with talented and honourable people will

occupy the former Kirk’s gas station space. I think I can be forgiven for resting mostly on my childhood memories. And the Kirk family motto: Optimum quod premium. Bob Boulton is a Sarnia writer of stories, articles and light verse.

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We need to learn to say ‘No’ without feeling guilty

MARG JOHNSON

found the below on Facebook recently and it really hit me, the relevance of how we’re unable or unwilling to give ourselves a break. THINGS THAT CAN BE EQUALLY TRUE You are resilient AND need a break You gave your all AND need to back out You are independent AND still need others You were sure AND things changed You are kind AND have boundaries Others have it worse AND

your pain is valid You did your best AND now you know more These days, many of us have reached Marg Johnson the end of our rope and are having difficulty coping with life’s pressures, let alone all the stuff we take upon ourselves. A good friend of mine was extremely musical. By that, I mean she sang in a university-level opera choir, played the piano, taught instrumental music at school, sang in our church choir, and took charge of the nativity scene at Christmas. On top of that, she was Chair of the

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Education Committee. We were out for coffee one day and I could tell she was close to the edge. We were pretty close friends and shared a lot of duties at church. But some things I just couldn’t take off her shoulders. And she had to learn to say, “No, I am over-committed already.” As her husband told me, every evening spent at the church was an evening away from their boys. As she tried to relax over coffee, I took the bull by the horns and made a wild suggestion: “What if you start saying ‘No?’ What is the worst that could happen?” We went through her list, and

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Sometimes we just need permission to let loose of the stuff we hate doing but feel compelled to do anyway. Sometimes we need a friend to straight-up say, “It’s time to start saying, ‘No’ and help us learn how to do it, without guilt, without anger, without judging ourselves. Let’s practice now. “No, I am over-committed already.” Now, doesn’t that feel better? 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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most were valid considering there was absolutely nobody who was as musical as she was, and nobody as willing to give of themselves. But she finally admitted she was “done.” So, as a joke and to take her mind off her responsibilities, I said, “So, now we’re gonna practice saying, ‘No, I am over-committed already.’ I will ask you to do something and you will say with me, ‘No, I am over-committed already.’ Now, let’s go.” By the end of our role-playing she was actually able to do it. And, she later stepped down from the Education Committee, which freed up time to do what she loved, which is music.

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College’s muzzling of Ontario doctors unethical, dangerous

Sir: Censorship of our doctors in Ontario is unacceptable. All of us, regardless of our stance on COVID, should be concerned about the blatant censorship that is occurring today in our country. In April, Ontario’s physician licensing body, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, issued a statement forbidding physicians from questioning or debating any or all of the official measures imposed in response to COVID-19. The College went on to threaten physicians with punishment – investigations and disciplinary action.

A group of brave and concerned doctors responded by declaring their primary duty of care is not to the College, but to their patients. They called the College’s position unethical and deeply disturbing, because it denies the scientific method itself and violates their pledge to use

evidence-based medicine with their patients. What’s more, the doctors said, it violates their sacred duty of informed consent – the process by which the patient and public is fully informed of the risks, benefits and alternatives to treatment before consent is given. The Nuremberg Code, drafted in the aftermath of the atrocities perpetrated within the Nazi concentration camps – expressly forbids the imposition of any kind of intervention without informed consent, the physicians noted, adding they will never comply and will

always put their patients first. So far, more than 600 doctors and more than 17,000 concerned citizens have signed the declaration, which can be seen at https://canadianphysicians. org. Dr. Peter McCullough is an internist, cardiologist, epidemiologist and a full professor of medicine at Texas A&M College of Medicine in Dallas. He is one of the top five most-published medical researchers in the United States and is editor of two medical journals. McCullough has been an outspoken advocate for early treatment for COVID. Last

December he published an article co-written with 56 other authors with experience treating COVID-19 patients entitled "Multifaceted Highly Targeted Sequential Multidrug Treatment of Early Ambulatory High-Risk SARS-CoV-2 Infection" in the journal Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine. Yet our Canadian doctors are not allowed to discuss this life-saving protocol. Lives are being lost needlessly. We need to demand access from our government officials! — George Stanko Sarnia

Let’s complete the job and extend park trail How much time will hospital helipad save?

Sir: Most residents and many visitors enjoy what Canatara Park has to offer. The City of Sarnia promotes its picnic areas, open sports field, entertainment events, the beach, the drive through, and, of course, the paved walkway along its southern boundary. Several years ago Point

Edward funded and installed, in partnership Sarnia, the lighted southern pathway. It winds through the park, with one end terminating at the intersection of Christina Street and Cathcart Boulevard. This walkway is busy, to say the least, and is a ‘job well done!’

Now it’s time for Sarnia to finish the job. I suggest a lighted walkway be extended south from the Christina-Cathcart intersection, along the west side of Christina and winding through what residents know as Tarzanland, to connect with the walkway at Christina and Michigan

Let’s not let vaccine go to waste

Sir: I have recently become aware of doses of vaccine expiring at local pharmacies. Isn’t there an effort to redistribute vaccines that are about to expire? If there isn’t someone in charge of monitoring vaccination rates and evaluating remaining stock levels, there needs to be.

Someone could have anticipated a pharmacy not using up hundreds and hundreds of doses. It’s not a difficult task to look at injections rates and trends and conduct an inventory. I do not know if this is a municipal or provincial issue. However, there is a solution. Sarnia is capable of providing a mobile clin-

ic to target specific areas, mobility being an issue for some. What’s not used should be redistributed to areas of Canada that need vaccine, as well as countries unable to procure it. Sincerely, — Diane Smith Sarnia

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Avenue. That would complete a ‘Walk around the Park,’ making a safe and needed route for pedestrians who want to enjoy what Canatara has to offer. — Terry Furlotte Sarnia

Sir: Regarding Bluewater Health’s proposed helipad. Presently, transfers by ambulance from the hospital to the airport take approximately 15 minutes. Weather will limit the

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Recent Passings Up To August 2, 2021 D.J. ROBB FUNERAL HOME • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Luckham, Mary Lou (Aug 1, 2021) Kelley, David (July 31, 2021) Waters, Richard (July 29, 2021) Lowe, Crystal (July 29, 2021) McCarthy, John (July 28, 2021) Curran, Mary-Lou (July 28, 2021) Williamson, Marie (July 25, 2021) Hayter, Elizabeth (July 25, 2021) Swan, Margaret (July 22, 2021) McAlpine, Karen (July 21, 2021) Fysh, Frederick (July 20, 2021) Douglass, John (July 16, 2021) Parsons, Stewart (July 15, 2021) Walton, Michael (July 13, 2021)

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Bell, James (July 27, 2021) Lammers, Paulus (July 25, 2021) Storey, Patrick (July 21, 2021))

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Czyczurko, Angeline (July 31, 2021) Cocozzoli, Maria (July 29, 2021) Conroy, Antoinette (July 25, 2021) Hewitt, Kenneth (July 22, 2021) Seward, Joseph (July 21, 2021) Kielt, Morley (July 18, 2021) Gavan, Gregory (July 17, 2021) Tennenbaum, Hildegard (July 14, 2021) Wing, Angela (June 16, 2021)

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Bentley, Linda (Aug 2, 2021) Harrison, Muriel (Aug 2, 2021) King, Frances (Aug 1, 2021) Anderson, Margery (Aug 1, 2021) Post, D. Arnold (Aug 1, 2021) Maitland, Ross (July 31, 2021) Dagg, Albert (July 31, 2021) Vail, John (July 30, 2021) Wessner Jr., Alois (July 28, 2021) Mundy, Charles (July 27, 2021) Rocca, Crescenzo (July 27, 2021) McDonald, John (July 27, 2021) Mills, Ronald (July 27, 2021) Norland, Marvin (July 27, 2021) Broadhurst, Patricia (July 27, 2021) Beernink, John (July 26, 2021) Spencer, Norene (July 24, 2021) Collins, Inez (July 24, 2021) Haid, Richard (July 24, 2021) Gleason, Charles (July 23, 2021) Gower, Edythe (July 22, 2021) Lester, Jim (July 22, 2021) Baley, Joan (July 22, 2021) Dennis, Leonard (July 21, 2021) Kerrigan, James (July 21, 2021) Geddes, Kenneth (July 21, 2021) Goulet, Lina (July 20, 2021) Rodriguez, Ruth (July 20, 2021) Robinson, Robert (July 20, 2021) Silvera, William (July 19, 2021) Belanger, Eila (July 18, 2021) Sills, Morgan (July 17, 2021) Kerr, Robert (July 16, 2021) Frezza, Elio (July 16, 2021) Barber, James (July 16, 2021) Eede, Charlotte (July 16, 2021) Tuohy, Kathleen (July 16, 2021) Einhorn, Sophie (July 15, 2021) Cook, Betty (July 15, 2021)

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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. J.G.J.

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Obituary KELLEY, David Bruce

It is with deeply saddened hearts that the family of David Bruce Kelley announces his passing at Bluewater Health on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Bronwen Kelley for 63 years. Loving father of Pam Kelley, Pat Kelley, Heather May and Jennifer Robb (Bill). Cherished grandfather of Kelly Mortensen, David Mills, Ashley Mills, Justin Vail (Krista), Rebecca May (Rob), Amanda May and 3 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by daughter Mercedes Mills, parents Walter and Marjorie Kelley and his sister Sheila Kelley. David worked for the City of Sarnia for 38 years retiring as Deputy City Clerk in 1993. He was the secretary of the Sarnia Police Services Board for many years and worked City and Federal elections. David was a member of the Antique and Classic Car Club of Canada (Chemical Valley Region), Bluewater British Car Club and past member of the Sarnia Horticultural Society. David and Bronwen were regulars everyday at Robin’s Donuts then Global Donuts where he enjoyed his morning coffee and toast, reading the morning paper and socializing with his coffee shop friends. David had many passions including making wine with Gus Schindel, going to the Detroit Auto Show with Owen Forsythe and Keith Thompson, taking several trips to France and going to numerous car shows with Philipe Devingt, car tours with Leo and Linda Astolfi and Lloyd and Dorothy Brown and his monthly visit to Byron Warwicks house with his hand written article for the Spanner newsletter that Byron would then type into his computer. When they were done they would then go to the Golden Palace for lunch in Corunna. David loved his red Triumph TR2, his green Citroen Traction Avant, his yellow Fiat X-19, yellow Smart Car and was a faithful Toyota owner. David would go to the Barrie Flea Market every September and spent summers painting houses with Owen. David was an avid gardener growing his flowers and vegetables from seed for over 50 years. His tomatoes were his pride and joy. David enjoyed collecting pig figurines on his travels along with funky socks, ties and stamps, collecting and reading car magazines and making model cars. When David wasn’t in the kitchen making his famous Harvey Wallbanger cake, carrot cake, sweet & sour meatballs and chicken supreme he was playing tennis, badminton, curling or on the bowling lanes. For relaxation David made puzzles, some of them up to 8,000 pieces which he then framed. Memorial donations in memory of David 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 through www.djrobb.on.ca The family would like to thank Dr. Khan, Dr. Kim, nurses and PSW’s at Bluewater Health 4th and 5th floor Palliative Care Unit for their excellent care and compassion during dad’s brief stay. David will truly be missed by the many lives that he has touched. “Forever in our Hearts”

NOVENA TO ST. JUDE

O Holy St. Jude, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, dear kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depths of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return, I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Say 3 Our Fathers, 3 Hail Marys and 3 Glorias. Publication must be promised. St. Jude, pray for us and all who invoke your aid. Amen. This novena has never been known to fail. Publication promised. This novena must be prayed 9 consecutive days. M.L.

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McCARTHY, John Paul August 3, 1976 – July 28, 2021

John Paul McCarthy passed away at Bluewater Health after a lengthy battle with cancer at the age of 44 on Tuesday, July 28, 2021. He leaves behind two parents, Tim (Sr.) and Christine of Sarnia, Ontario. He also leaves behind his brother Tim Jr. (Nicole) also of Sarnia and a sister Karen of Vancouver. John Paul left home at 18 years old to attend Northern College at Kirkland Lake, Ontario where he studied Welding Engineering Technology. After that, he worked in various automotive factories in Ontario, the United States and even Mexico. Not only did he excel in welding but was skillful in robotics in the assembly lines in automotive factories. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all staff at Bluewater Health and especially those of the Palliative Care Unit. They went above and beyond in not only Paul’s care but also in making the family feel welcome and comfortable during his stay. Cremation has taken place. A private celebration of life will be held on Stag Island at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Bluewater Health Foundation, https://www.bwhf.ca (Palliative Care Unit). The arrangements are entrusted to the D. J. Robb Funeral Home & Cremation Centre (102 N. Victoria St, Sarnia, ON, N7T 5W9). Memories and messages of condolence may be sent through www.djrobb.on.ca

NORLAND, Marvin “Marv” Edward

Marvin “Marv" Edward Norland with his youngest daughter Stephanie and his granddaughter Emma and grandson Tyler at his side Marv peacefully passed away on July 27, 2021 at North Lambton Lodge at age 93. He was predeceased by his Father Otto Torgney Norland and Mother Villeda (Veilleaux), Brothers Henry Norland, Gene Norland, Art Norland, Donald Norland, Stanley Norland as well as a baby sister. Marv was also predeceased by his loving wife "Maggie" Margaret (Lindsey) and previous wives Barbara (Haywood), Mother of his daughter Stephanie Norland Germaine (Charbonneau), Mother of Pamela (Tom) Nelligan, Daryl (Patricia), Shelley (Mike) Given and Nancy Norland. As well as his children, Marv is survived by his Grandchildren Dana (Chad) Johnston, Amy (Scott) Lawrence, Felicia Maheux, Joseph Maheux, Tyler Norland and Emma Mclachlan. Great grandchildren Dylan and Logan Lawrence and Kaden and Karter Norland. Marv was a 55 yr member of Local 1256 Carpenters and held executive positions for many years including Business Agent and President of Ontario Southwestern District Council. Dad was a fun loving father who when his kids were young would load up the station wagon with his kids and any neighborhood kids that wanted to go and head to the beach "If there's a seat in the car there's room for another kid". He was a generous man who was always willing to help anyone in need. His sense of humor made for many a memorable moment. Right up to his last minute his good humor caused laughter. His favorite saying, “Never take life too seriously you'll never get out of it alive". We wish to extend heartfelt thanks to the staff of North Lambton Lodge especially those on Oak Court for the care and kindness you gave to our father. He often mentioned how much he liked living at The Lodge and talked about how great the staff were. We are very appreciative for the top level care he was given in these last months of his decline. Thank you so much. As per his wishes cremation will take place. There will be no service. For those who wish to honor Marv’s memory; donations may be made to Alzheimer's Society 420 East St N, Sarnia N7T 6V5 (cheques mailed to the funeral home or made online, please). Arrangements entrusted to Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia. Memories and condolences may be sent online at www.smithfuneralhome.ca

COOK, Betty Joan

On Thursday, July 15, 2021, with her loving family by her side, Betty passed away at the age of 87. Betty was predeceased by her husband Dr. Barry Cook, and her parents Elmer and Margorie Bell. Born on April 19th, 1934 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Betty was the first born, quickly followed by her brothers Bob and Peter and then her sister Heather. The four “Bells” had a zest for life – growing up there was always laughter, card games, sports and most of all, siblings that truly loved being with each other. While working at her father’s pharmacy Betty met Barry – a student working towards being a doctor. They married in Saskatoon and had their first son Michael there – then the family of three headed to New York where Barry completed his one-year internship. Then it was off to his urology residency in Montreal. During those six years, they added three more boys to their family, Gerry, Todd and Peter. Betty had her hands full with four active boys and an extremely busy husband. They looked at several cities but when they visited Sarnia that is where they decided to set up Barry’s practice and raise their family. They completed their family with the birth of their daughter Jennifer in 1972. Betty waited a long time to finally have a baby girl! She worked for many years in her husband’s practice, while juggling her children’s sporting events, from hockey to soccer to swimming to sailing. Somehow she found time to bowl in several leagues over the years – her “bowling girls” meant the world to her. She kept the books and she was no slouch when it came to throwing her 14-pound bowling ball! There were very few sports that Betty didn’t follow and she especially loved to chat about her Blue Jays or Maple Leafs latest games with her children and grandchildren. Betty took great pride in the accomplishments of all of her children and grandchildren. In the last 20 years, Betty looked forward to her traditional annual trek to Vegas via Vancouver with her sister, Heather. A trip which would first include a visit with her brothers on the West Coast with the ongoing gag of who would pick up the lunch tab. Then, off to Vegas where the two sisters were like giggling teenagers finding the best paying one arm bandits on the strip. Betty will be dearly missed by her children Michael (Cindy), Gerry (Laura), Todd (Terry Lee), Peter (Andrea), and Jennifer (Kevin), her 14 grandchildren, two greatgrandsons and one great-granddaughter. A Celebration of Life will be held at the SMITH FAMILY CENTRE (in front of Smith Funeral Home), 1576 London Line, Sarnia, on August 21, where family and friends will be gathered from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Because of the rapidly changing Covid restrictions, more details surrounding the gathering for the Celebration of Life will be updated closer to the date. At the family's request in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of choice (cheques only at the funeral home please). A private family committal service will be held at a later date. Memories and condolences may be sent online at www.smithfuneralhome.ca

GAVAN, Gregory Michael

Sadly, the family announces the passing of Gregory Gavan, who died on July 17, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Hospice, with family by his side. Beloved husband of Heather Hart. Loving father of Melanie Gavan (Tony Phillips), Ottawa and Brian Gavan (Elvira Urbina Mendoza) Whistler, B.C. Cherished grandfather of Alexander Gavan. Dear brother of Jim Gavan (Deb), Bright’s Grove and Joanne Hennaert, Wyoming. Brother-in-law of Bonnie Delanghe, London and Kimberley MacDonald (Paul), Dutton. Favourite uncle of Alison (Adam), Neil (Lorraine), Erin (Jeremy), Peter, Lauren (Gregor), Brooke, Ben, Kaleigh (Laura), Josh (Michelle), and Shawna. He will be missed by his faithful dog Brae. Predeceased by his parents Gisele & Vincent Gavan. Gregory worked at CIL, Petrosar, and retired from Nova after many years. He had a passion for sailing and was a long-time member of the Sarnia Yacht Club. He was the Electrical Director at SYC as well as a member of the haul out crew. An avid sportsman, Gregory enjoyed swimming, biking, skiing, golf, curling and when diagnosed with Parkinson’s joined Rock Steady at Ironworks where he enjoyed the camaraderie of the people, he met courageously battling PD. Greg loved to cook and was the chef in the family. He enjoyed entertaining friends with his many culinary talents. Greg was famous for his bean dip and paella which he made for his wife’s birthday. He enjoyed woodworking, welding and wood carving. Many of our friends and family have gifts of his artistry: cutting boards, wooden candlesticks, metal arbours, and wooden Christmas trees. Upon retirement, he and his wife, Heather, enjoyed sailing trips to the Caribbean, in particular the BVI’s, with their sailing friends. His first trip to Europe was to Barcelona where he fell in love with the outdoor markets, cafes, and the food. Greg and Heather continued to travel with friends taking cruises to Alaska, the Mediterranean, Great Britain, the A,B,C Islands, and a River Cruise down the Danube. Their last trip, before the pandemic was to Whistler in 2020, to celebrate their grandson, Alex’s fifth birthday. Greg was a wonderful father, grandfather and loving husband who will be sorely missed. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held at the Sarnia Yacht Club at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to The McKENZIE & BLUNDY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 431 Christina St. N., Sarnia. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to The Parkinson Society of Southwestern Ontario, 123-4096 Meadowbrook Dr., London, Ontario, or The St. Joseph’s Hospice, 475 Christina St. North, Sarnia, Ontario.

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Obituary GROVES, Patricia

A visitation for Patricia Groves has been planned for Wednesday, August 25, 2021 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia, ON. Patricia died February 21 of this year after a long illness and has been cremated. This meeting is an opportunity for Ron Thurier Pat's spouse to express his thanks to all the people who have donated to charities in Pat's name and to thank those who have sent cards of remembrance. Ron will joined in this memorial with his immediate family; sisters Joan, Eloise and Marjorie. Pat worked in purchasing department at Dow Chemical for 20 years. Prior to coming to Sarnia in 1975 she had worked in Toronto and the U.K. for 15 years. Pat was a good student, after joining Dow's purchasing and wanting to be proficient in her new career, she became a member of the Purchasing Management Association of Canada. She always tried to do better, at age 60 she received her Bachelor’s of Arts degree in from the University of Western Ontario. Pat was involved in the community. She started working with the Sarnia suicide hotline in the 1970,'s, but her main focus was the Sarnia Humane Society. Pat was president from 1980 to 1995 and during this time worked with 2 shelter managers. Pat was an animal lover, she had over 5 felines in her life . She was a supporter of the Sarnia Humane Society, Ontario Humane Society, Canadian Wildlife Federation, and the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada. Pat was always a great traveler, Nile cruises, African safaris, Caribbean Cruises, trips to Australia and New Zealand. She enjoyed the many Christmas spent with Sheila and Gordon Brown on the island of Montserrat at Christmas. Pat was an only child. Her mother Kathleen raised her. Kathleen was a strong willed women and Pat inherited those characteristics. She wanted the best for daughter. She enrolled her in a private girls school so that her daughter would learn to speak "proper English" When Ron and Pat would watch BBC programming, Ron would always ask “What part of the UK was the actor from?” Pat response was always on target, “he’s not from England he is from Australia" We will miss her. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to The Sarnia & District Humane Society and Bluewater Heath - Palliative Care (cheques mailed to the funeral home or made online, please). Memories and condolences may be sent online at www.smithfuneralhome.ca

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SEWARD, Melvin Joseph "Joe"

Born January 13, 1935 in Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia proud son of a coal miner. He went to elementary and high school in Sydney Mines and graduated from London Teacher College in 1960. Joe was a graduate of the University of Windsor in 1971. He started his teaching career as a “6 week wonder” in Ontario and then began as a teacher and the first principal at St. John Fischer School in Forest with the Forest Separate School Board. Joe’s career expanded as he became a vice principal, principal and ended his career as a guidance counsellor at St. Patrick’s school for 14 years. Joe retired in 1990 at the age of 55 and he never looked back. He then became a dedicated volunteer at the local hospitals as a Eucharist Minister and joyfully volunteered every Friday afternoon at Marshall Gowland Manor as their happy hour bartender. Joe was a parishioner at Our Lady of Mercy Church and 3rd degree, life member of the Knight’s of Columbus Council # 1429 and the Retired Teachers of Ontario. Joe was the only Canadian and last survivor of the original crew that worked at the first ever McDonalds in San Bernadino, California in late 50’s. He was a great story teller and always ready with a funny joke. Joe died peacefully at Bluewater Health, on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at the age of 86. Beloved husband of Elsie (nee Van Gaver). Loving father of Craig Seward & his partner Isabel Casali, Point Edward and Loy Marie Roestenberg & her husband Gerry, Lucan. Cherished grandfather of Steven & Michael, Graham. Joe was the youngest of 9 children. He is survived by his sister Eleanor Seward MacDougall. Brother-in-lawf Aileen Jean (late Richard), Toronto, Margaret Baker (Larry), Toronto. Predeceased by his parents Samuel & Margaret Seward and 5 sisters and 2 brothers. “Joe may only have been 5’10 but the world has lost a giant of a man”

Cremation has taken place. A memorial visitation will be held at the McKENZIE & BLUNDY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 431 Christina St. N., Sarnia on Monday, July 26, 2021, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (reservations not required) Private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mercy Church. Interment to follow at Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery. Please note that masks/face coverings are mandatory and maximum visitors at one time and social distancing will be strictly enforced. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to L’Arche Canada Foundation, 300-10271 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 3B5 or the Catholic Missions in Canada, 201-1155 Yonge St., Toronto, ON M4T 1W2. Messages of condolence and memories may be left at www.mckenzieblundy.com

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Thank You The Family of the Late Elio De Carolis We would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to family and friends, near and far, neighbours, and co-workers for the many compassionate gestures, acts of kindness, prayers, mass cards, flowers, donations, food deliveries, sympathy cards and messages sent during this very difficult time. Your kindness brought us great comfort. Special thanks to the staff at Smith Funeral Home for their support and professionalism. Thanks to Fr. Brian, Deacon Lyle and Leonia Downie for a beautiful service. During his brief time at Bluewater Health, we took comfort in knowing Elio was under the care of amazing nurses and doctors. We would like to especially thank the staff on the Telemetry and Critical Care Units for the amazing care given to Elio. Special thanks to Dr. Alhendi, Dr, Ramirez, Dr. McCreery and Dr. Haddad who worked together to give Elio a fighting chance and to Nurse Elizabeth for her care, compassion and support on his last day on this earth. Her kind heart was a huge comfort to us. We would also like to thank those who helped Elio over the years, in particular the PSWs and the Community Paramedic Program. Their care and kindness is very appreciated. Although we miss Elio so much, we know he touched the lives of many and we are grateful to each of you for your love and prayers.

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Al Letang comes full circle to coach the Sarnia Sting

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hough hockey has taken him around the world, for Alan Letang there’s no place like home. The former Sting player will lead Sarnia’s OHL team as its new head coach when the 2021-22 season kicks off Oct. 7. “I met so many good people from that one year of playing Junior here, (made) a bunch of close friends,” Letang said. “And my (Sarnia) wife and her family are very close, so it was a no-brainer to come back.” Letang, who will work with associate head coach Brad Staubitz and assistant coach Mark Mancari, has now come full circle. He arrived in Sarnia in 1994 for the Sting’s inaugural season when the Cornwall Royals franchise was relocated. One year was all it took to make an impression on the young defencemen, he said. Though his pro career took him to rosters in the NHL,

Alan Letang

AHL, IHL and European Leagues, he returned many summers to be with wife Krystie, and has called Sarnia home for 20-plus years now. Letang played on two German teams and a Swiss team and made appearances with the NHL’s Dallas Stars, Calgary Flames and New York Islanders. He spent nearly a decade in Europe. “That was the biggest thing for us. You get over there and they take such good care of you. You’re living and you

have time to travel in Europe. You just get immersed in the culture. It’s a pretty neat place to go over to.” He landed in Croatia, where a colleague was rebuilding a pro team in the Baltic. Letang was soon suiting up for and coaching a team comprised of battle-hardened North Americans and young Croats. “It was a fairly odd place to go. I went there to try and help develop a team and ended up staying there for eight years,” he said. Medvescak Zagreb played in a European league before joining the KHL, Russia’s answer to the NHL. “We were selling out the building, 6,000 to 7,000 (fans) a night. It was a good little buzz and a good little atmosphere.” Letang coached Zagreb as well as the Croatian national team before deciding to return to Canada in 2015. He heard the Owen Sound Attack was looking and landed the job of assistant coach, making a three-hour commute to Sarnia between games. He

was named head coach in the perfect, he said. Between Sting 2018-19 season. games and practices, Letang He was also a member of the can watch his son and daughter coaching staff for Canada’s U20 play for the Mooretown Flags national team that won gold at and Sarnia Lady Sting. the 2020 World Junior Hockey “It had nothing to do with me Championships. trying to hold (Owen Sound) The Attack was building for more money. This was momentum before the panstrictly coming out of COVID demic arrived, however hockand realizing how much I ey’s suspension meant plenty missed not being around my of free time to enjoy his family family.” and children, Ayden and Aiva, Letang said his focus will be he said. on player development. As the new bench boss, “We want to stress the development of the kids coming in. Letang replaces team co-owner and Derian Hatcher, who We want to put together a destepped down as head coach in velopment program for them. We set out some goals for them; June. we identify parts of their game “I had no aspirations and they can improve on. It’ll help no thoughts of leaving Owen them get drafted into the NHL Sound. We have great fan support and we have great sponsor or help them become great support,” he said. (university) players.” “I tossed and turned for A Memorial Cup would be probably four or five days. Do nice, too, he added. I want to leave something we’re just starting to The SarniaJournal build in Owen Sound?” But the fit SUBMIT YOUR thesarniajournal.ca in Sarnia was PHOTOS HERE:

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