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THIS SHOT OF Sarnia Bay and the Harbour was taken at dusk by reader Rolf Hauckwitz, who said it captures the beauty of both the community and its people. Photo courtesy, Rolf Hauckwitz
Pandemic gave Ranade taste for politics
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r. Sudit Ranade says lessons learned about government policy-making during the pandemic motivated him to run for the federal seat in Lambton-Kent-Middlesex. “It’s an interesting oppor-
tunity at an interesting time,” said Ranade, Lambton’s Medical Officer of Health and the community’s top public health official since 2012. The 41-year-old doctor has taken a leave of absence from the job just as the pandemic’s fourth wave begins. A short campaign period leading to the Sept. 20 vote and confidence in an experienced staff in place at
Lambton Public Health helped convince him the timing was right, he said. “I don’t think I would have considered this last year at this time,” said Ranade, the Liberal candidate. “Most people are vaccinated now and that helps me know we are well-protected. I also worked with an operations team that will ensure there will
be coverage.” Ranade said he has every confidence in Dr. Christopher Greensmith, Sarnia-Lambton’s acting MOH while Ranade campaigns. Greensmith’s appointment was announced last week. He was Lambton’s Medical Officer of Health for 22 years prior to Ranade taking the job. Continued on 3
failed Sarnia bioplastics plant has been resurrected and is once again turning Ontario corn syrup into a key ingredient of biodegradable plastics. BioAmber was the flagship for a cluster of fledgling biobased “green” companies in Sarnia before it declared bankruptcy and ceased operations in 2018, leaving 60 people unemployed. After buying the plant and investing millions, LCY Biosciences Inc. is today producing more succinic acid than its predecessor did. “It is increasingly in demand all over the world, simply because every country recognizes that single-use plastic is a very big issue,” said LCY general manager Dex Hsu. “Biodegradable material made from succinic acid will be one of the solutions.” BioAmber was making 8,000 tonnes of succinic acid annually. Today LCY, which is headquartered in Taiwan, is producing 18,000 tonnes and the goal is to hit 30,000 tonnes by 2023, Hsu told The Journal. Continued on 3
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Continued from 1 The Vidal Street plant has also launched a nutraceutical line that’s making health-related products. “LCY Group (has been) a chemical company for more than 50 years. We have a lot of experience in mass production and commercialization,” Hsu said. Succinic acid is made using fermentation and genetically modified yeast, a process not unlike that used in breweries, he explained. The process is cleaner and more eco-friendly than traditional petrochemical refining, and it generates no harmful volatile organic compounds, or VOCs. The local plant exports 98% of its succinic acid to foreign markets. The white, sugar-like powder is converted into a biodegradable polymer used
Politics:
Continued from 1 Greensmith served on the county’s COVID-19 immunization task force as the primary care representative. He is a family physician and chairs the Lambton Infection and Prevention Control committee for Bluewater Health. Dr. Ranade said he enjoys his job but believes he has expertise to help shape policy in Ottawa. “I never really thought of being a politician before, but this pandemic has shown me how much policies at the federal and
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in food packaging - including the lining inside paper cups which breaks down easily in landfills, Hsu said. The polymer is made is Asia for markets in Europe, where governments are increasingly limiting single-use plastics, Hsu explained. LCY is also using fermentation to make “carotenoids,” the group of pigments that give the characteristic colour to carrots and pumpkins. Beta-carotene, which the body converts to Vitamin A, is used in food, nutrition products, cosmetics, and animal feed. Carotenoids are highly sought after for instant noodles in Asian markets and give the product its orange colour, Hsu said. “It’s a trend. I see a lot of colleges and universities actually looking into these kinds of renewable technologies. They want to use fermentation to produce a lot of chemicals,” Hsu said. provincial levels impact our lives,” he said. He said the decision to take a leave during a crucial point in the virus fight was made after a great deal of thought. “I’m cognizant of the fact that there’s a pandemic but there’s an amazing team (at Lambton Public Health) and it will be well supported by Dr. Greensmith for a short time,” he said. Lambton-Kent-Middlesex is a rural riding and Conservative stronghold. Ranade said he is prepared to “come up with a long-term plan should the outcome be in my favour.” He said he agreed to run in Lambton-Kent-Middlesex,
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THE LCY BIOSCIENCES plant in the Lanxess Bio-industrial Park on Vidal Street.
LCY’s Sarnia plant currently has 51 employees, mostly en-
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the Chemical Valley, he added.
nominees. COVID-19 has demonstrated the immense impact of federal and provincial policy, he said. “So many things that shaped our lives during the pandemic, from whether you had access to a job you could do at home, to sick time and child care… it showed me how interconnected everything is, and I feel like I want to help shape the policies that will impact our lives in the next decades. The pandemic has made this election campaign different than most, and his focus is listening to what people want, he said. “I am a person who listens and I can make people feel
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accinations or regular testing will now be mandatory for thousands of local employees and volunteers after Ontario announced last week it would require COVID-19 policies for high-risk settings. That includes colleges, hospitals, schools, retirement homes, women’s shelters and group homes. Bluewater Health and Lambton College have already released details about their new protocols. Hospital sites in Sarnia and Petrolia will require full vaccination or regular asymptomatic testing for all staff, volunteers, students and contractors as of Sept. 7. “We know the best protection against COVID-19 is to have as many people vaccinated as possible,” said Dr. Mike Haddad, Bluewater Health’s chief of staff. “The next best is to prevent those who are not fully vaccinated from transmitting the disease.” Unvaccinated staff must undergo rapid testing and complete education programs. Neither hospital site has had volunteers during the pandemic, but they are slowly returning and will be required to show proof of full vaccination before entering. At Bluewater Health, 94% of staff has already received at least one dose, and 95% of physicians are fully vaccinat-
ed, the hospital said. “Our community is relying on us to provide safe, quality care,” said CEO and President Mike Lapaine. “The highest rate of full vaccination among our care team is the best protection we can offer our patients and families.” Bluewater Health has 2,500 staff, volunteers and professional staff, such as physicians and midwives.
“Our community is relying on us to provide safe, quality care. The highest rate of full vaccination among our care team is the best protection we can offer our patients and families.”
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Lambton College had already announced it was joining a growing list of universities and colleges requiring vaccinations shortly before the province acted. To be on campus, all students, employees and guests must have their first dose by Aug. 31 and a second dose by Oct. 11. On-campus vaccine clinics will be held in September, with dates to be announced. Exemptions will be granted for those who can’t be vaccinated for medical reasons or other grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code. A documentation process is being put in place. “It’s been a long 18 months of online learning and remote
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he St. Clair District School Board has found a new education director to replace the retiring Deb Crawford. Scott Johnson began teaching in 1992 and is a former vice principal at St. Christopher Secondary and principal of Holy Trinity, both schools in Sarnia. He joined the St. Clair board’s most senior administration team in 2015 when he was appointed
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arnia-Lambton residents say reducing wait times and making it easier to get a doctor’s appointment are their top health-care priorities, according to an interim public survey. The survey by the Ontario Medical Association asked residents what, outside of the COVID-19 pandemic, was their top priority for improving local health care. Almost one third (31%) of those who have responded so far
said reducing wait times. Another 23% said improving home care and long-term care for seniors, and 15% identified improving mental health and addictions. In a second question, residents were asked what single most important thing could be done to improve local health-care services today. More than 42% said making it easier to get an appointment with their doctor. When asked SUBMIT YOUR to grade the IDEAS HERE:
local health-care system on a scale of A, B, C or F, 23% gave it a B, 41% gave it a C, and 32% gave it a failing grade. Four per cent gave it an A. The survey remains open through the Labour Day weekend at betterhealthcare.ca
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anadians are aware that toxic political “debates,” both during and between elections, are causing many of us to disrespect the institution of government and the processes of democracy itself. It’s time we stopped letting platform promises be the sole focus of those seeking elected office. It’s time for us to question candidates directly on the fragility of democracy, and what they would do to revitalize it and re-engage voters. Winning at all costs wins nothing if caustic conduct continues to erode the system itself. Thoughtful voters are tired of
the continuous condemnation in partisan politics, the demeaning political ads, and the deflection of questions to avoid answers or Bob Sutton answers without substance. More and more they feel only disdain toward political figures and campaigns. During this federal election, let’s take every opportunity to ask the candidates in Sarnia-Lambton some important questions. For example, about 90% of Canadians do not belong to a political party, and among that huge majority, 64% say they would never consider joining
one. What’s more, almost 60% of us think politicians want only our votes and donations, not real engagement. So let’s ask them, what specific things would you do to regain trust and encourage Canadians to feel they belong and are wanted in the political process? Research also shows many MPs can’t figure out ways to have thoughtful discussions and effective personal contact with constituents. So let’s ask, what specific ideas do you have, beyond the typical mailbox flyers we all get, to engage more effectively and personally with constituents? Several non-partisan citizen groups in Canada have identified the critical need for real civic literacy, not only among students,
but also among adults. In 2020, journalist Patrick Chalmers noted that if we don’t understand how our democracy works we’ll never be able to fix it. So let’s ask, what do you see as the key things people need to understand about our democracy, and what would you do at the local level to promote civic literacy? Two-thirds of MP’s agree that the behaviour we see in the House of Commons during Question Period is a “gong show.” So what would you do to promote better behaviour in the House and earn the respect of Sarnia-Lambton residents? Democracy is fragile. Less than 6% of the world’s population live in a full democracy – 24 of 165 countries studied – and only 11%
have full access to freely presented journalism. In essence, it’s time to challenge the candidates with questions about sustaining our democracy long-term, and not just about platform promises to win votes in the moment. Otherwise, although we might continue to vote every few years in the brief and frenetic tsunamis of campaign rhetoric, the core of our democracy will continue to erode into a hollow façade of pretention. Bob Sutton is a Camlachie resident and long-time volunteer with the Samara Centre for Democracy, a non-partisan charity dedicated to promoting greater citizen participation.
How the settling of early Sarnia became a family affair
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y earliest memory of my hometown is strolling hand-in-hand through Victoria Park (today’s Veterans Park) with my great aunts, Frances and Lily. The year was 1951 and the park contained the old Carnegie Library and a great bandshell where the Sarnia Citizens Band and others would play on weekend evenings. Auntie Frances and Auntie Lily were both born in the last decade of the 19th century. They were unmarried sisters and worked as telephone operators for Bell. But in her fifties, Frances married an older gentleman named George LaForge. Though largely forgotten today, LaForge was a famous and historically important Sarnia surname. The 1949 centennial book “Lambton’s 100 Years” said this about my great, great, great uncle Joseph LaForge: “Tradition names the pioneer LaForge as the first man to locate permanently on the Sarnia townsite.” The even earlier Mugan manuscript also identifies Joseph LaForge as Sarnia’s first European settler. My own research has con-
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firmed Joseph LaForge arrived here from Clinton River (today’s Mount Clemens, Michigan) in 1807. In the days of New France, the family’s roots were in the Ohio Valley. Uncle George, Frances and Lily all lived together on Maxwell Street during the 1960s, when my brothers Larry and Vince and I were teens. The fourth member of their little family was George’s aging sister, who we secretly (and disrespectfully) called Crazy Aunt Celine. Celine’s favourite show on TV was wrestling. She would wear her finest outfit to watch it, believing the wrestlers could see her shrieking “Kill him!” as the mayhem unfolded on the tiny screen. Uncle George had interesting tales to tell, if only I’d thought to ask. I saw see him almost every week, because my father sent us over to Maxwell Street armed with lawn mowers or snow shovels, depending on the season. He would sit in
SWITCHBOARD OPERATORS CONNECT calls at the Bell Telephone building in Sarnia, circa 1950. Photo courtesy the Lambton County Archives, Wyoming. Sarnia Observer Negative collection, 01264-10
a rocker on the front porch, smoking a pipe, and watch us work. While researching one of my books I stumbled upon a 1922 Observer story that mentioned my late Uncle George. In 1832, original settler Joseph LaForge had a son, whose name was also Joseph. He is remembered in local lore as the
first non-Indigenous child born are a historian’s delight. in Sarnia. We need to encourage them That baby lived to the age of to share those tales, before they 90 and died in in 1922. And are lost forever. one of his pallbearers was Uncle George – his son, and my Phil Egan is editor-in-chief of great uncle. the Sarnia Historical Society. Many of our older citizens Got an interesting tale? Conand elders have amazing stories tact him at philegan@cogeco.ca to tell – tales that Your Local Independent Newspaper
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Federal election campaign good a time to reflect on recent events
Sir: We’re heading for a federal election, despite an ongoing battle with COVID-19 and a fourth wave of a deadlier variant. The media reports it will likely be a majority Liberal government, although some polls put the Liberals and Conservatives closer together. Our Prime Minister is crossing the country promising taxpayers’ money to many organizations and causes, rightfully or not, including a one-time bonus of $500 to those 75 and older. Incidentally, persons 75
Sir: With all we’ve been through over the past year and a half, and with what appears to be a fourth wave of COVID-19 upon us, it is incomprehensible that Ontario is hesitating on vaccine passports. I took an inventory of my existing cards, which in no particular order include: a passport, driver’s licence, health card, debit card, library card, credit card, birth certificate, social insurance card and grocery store discount card. I also have a phone number, three email addresses and a personal website. My point is this: anyone who wants to make the argument
and over suffered the largest number of deaths from the pandemic. I currently belong to no political party, nor am I an expert on politics. However, my 68 years has given me a common sense approach to the art of
voting. The highest priority of any government should be the health and welfare of its people. All else flows from that priority. Though SARS was a wake-up call to the danger of epidemics, the current federal government has, in my opinion, botched the COVID crisis from day one. Mixed health information, a lack of proper safety equipment for front-line heroes, and the failed attempt to secure vaccine from a country that doesn’t respect human rights left many confused, and many seniors liv-
ing in retirement and living-assisted homes died while waiting for vaccinations. One can make bold statements about the government’s work since then, but who is accountable for those who died while waiting? If the old adage is credible that past performance predicts future performance, then how do I vote for a leader and government that accepts no responsibility for the thousands who died or suffered financially, and accepts no responsibility for the waste of taxpayer dollars
or its political scandals. And let’s not forget the issues of climate change and treatment of Canada's Indigenous people. Maybe the thousands of family members who lost a loved one in a senior home can find some consolation in knowing their loved ones didn’t die in vain, because the seniors 75 and over who are still living will received a $500 bonus.
about constitutional rights, the right to privacy and government intrusion should locate a time machine and go back to the 1950s. No one is advocating against a person’s freedom to not get vaccinated. But we are well past the point in this struggle of trying to return to some form of normal day-to-day life for the unvaccinated to not pay a price for disregarding the health and wellbeing of their fellow citizens. There are people who have medical issues that preclude them from being vaccinated, and exceptions can be made for them. For decades, there’s been
a growing trend in our society to elevate the rights of the individual (The Me Generations) over the rights of the majority. But in our present predicament it’s time to think of the We, not the ME. Will vaccination passports be an inconvenience for restaurant staff, educators, retailers and concert ticket handlers? No doubt it will. But don't we all want to shed our masks and have our children and grandchildren go to school and play tag and interact with their friends? Don't we all
want to attend a wedding or celebration of life, and go out to dinner with family and friends? Don't we all want to put COVID-19 in the rear view mirror? So contact our local MPP (email bob.baileyco@pc.ola.org
or call 519-337-0051) to let the Premier know it’s time Ontario immediately joined the growing number of provinces issuing vaccine passports.
—Phil Nelson Sarnia
Vaccine passports needed if we’re to return to normal living
Waterfront escalators and a Ferris wheel?
Sir: After reading the article “Survey says: City waterfront needs more things to do” (Aug. 12), I had to wonder if the 1,800 people polled were actually residents of Sarnia. The only way that the waterfront could be better connected to downtown would be by adding an escalator between the two. That would be somewhat unique. Are the people that were
surveyed aware of the existing coffee shops, bars and restaurants that are aching for customers? The people that want "something to do" can go to a casino or go axe throwing on the Golden Mile. Investment in Centennial Park and the waterfront? Plant more trees and benches and solve the goose problem. This is a park, not an amusement park. Take Five.
Sometimes I think the only people that know how to appreciate the waterfront are the group who gather near the foot of Davis Street. Most mornings, and nearly all year, they socialize and fish. A few have mobility issues. If they can get there, so can all the whiners.
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$5.4M athletic track opening this fall at Sarnia school
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s contractors get ready to bulldoze Sarnia’s premier athletic track for a new helipad near the hospital, a replacement is taking shape across the city. The eight-lane track and field facility going in at Great Lakes Secondary School will cost about $5.4 million, said the school board’s business superintendent. It’s the board’s first artificial turf multisport field and will feature painted lines for football and soccer and a new scoreboard clock, Brian McKay said. “We’ll be in position to hold that traditional track and field event, where you’ve got running events going on at the same time you’ve got a host of field events,” he said. ”We’re looking forward to adding that to (Great Lakes) already great facility.” Forest-based Wellington Builders Inc. is overseeing the project with specialized subcon-
tractors hired to help, McKay said. Construction started in May and is expected to wrap in November. The 400-metre oval running track will have a synthetic rubber surface similar to that used at the East Street track it is replacing. Aprons will also be added for events such as high jump, long jump and pole vault, with a new grass practice field south of the facility, McKay said. The Lambton Kent District School Board has not yet decided on bleachers, which could be added later to the Murphy Road school, McKay said. “We wanted to ensure that all of the pieces have been included in the project, (which is) another reason why the price tag is higher. “We wanted to design something that can be used for a complete track and field meet, as well as a great experience for a soccer game or a football game.” Meanwhile, soil sampling was underway last week at the track facility on East Street, which originally belonged to Central
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MARILYN GLADU - CONSERVATIVE (INCUMBENT) Incumbent Marilyn Gladu was the first female engineer electMarilyn Gladu ed to the House of Commons when she won the riding in 2015. Twice named “Most Collegial Parliamentarian” by MacLean’s Magazine, she has served on numerous committees during her two terms in office and is the former Tory health critic. In 2020, Gladu was named to the Conservative Shadow Cabinet as the Shadow Minister for FedDev Southern Ontario and Privy Council Critic. Gladu’s bill on palliative care was one of only 278 private member bills in Parliamentary history to pass with unanimous support. Gladu handedly won the riding in 2019 with 28,430 votes. Continued on 13
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ADAM KILNER - NEW DEMOCRATS Adam Kilner is also running for a second time as the New Democrat Adam Kilner Party candidate. He is an ordained minister at Dunlop United Church and on the board of several local non-profit organizations. Kilner advocates for equity, affordability, and human rights in Sarnia-Lambton. He said he believes in bringing people together and wants better longterm care, good-paying jobs, and protection for workers. Kilner and the New Democratic Party in Sarnia-Lambton received 12,372 votes in the 2019
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federal election to finish in second. LOIS NANTAIS - LIBERAL Lois Nantais is a Professor Of Psychology at Lambton College with 20 Lois Nantais years of teaching experience. The Lambton County native is a board member at the Lawrence House Centre for the Arts, and helped co-ordinate both the Ignite Sarnia speaker series and Uproar, a community writing blog. She was the co-ordinator of college’s Centre for Academic Integrity, and in 2019 co-authored an award-winning academic paper on the issue. She said her experience discussing issues in the classroom has prepared her well for the field of politics.
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emolition of the Bayside Centre will be done by March of 2022, officials say. Mitchell Demolition Inc. has been leveling the decades-old shopping mall for much of the summer while contractors renovate the former Eaton’s building for future tenant Lambton County Shared Services. When demolition is completed, construction of a new retirement complex will begin, said Michael Lavallée, CEO of Seasons Retirement Communities, an Oakville business that bought the downtown Sarnia mall property in 2020. The finished site will include 160 fully inde-
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ttawa is providing $1.9 million to upgrade Sarnia’s beleaguered airport. The money will help build a new hanger and add plexiglass barriers and sanitations stations to facilitate the return of commercial air flights, said FedDev Ontario. Mayor Mike Bradley welcomed the news, saying the money is a strong endorsement of
the airport’s future from the federal government. City council anted up $360,000 this year to keep Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport running after it lost scheduled commercial flights and 80% of its revenue in 2020. FedDev Ontario announced $3.5 million in total for three airports, including those in St. Thomas and Tillsonburg.
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A BIRDS-EYE VIEW of the demolition underway in downtown Sarnia. Except for one section retained at centre-left, the Bayside Mall, once heralded as the downtown's future, is little more than a memory. Drone image, courtesy Ian Sanderson
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Port Lambton Standpipe Replacement NOTICE TO PUBLIC The Project The Lambton Area Water Supply System (LAWSS) has initiated a project to replace the existing Port Lambton standpipe located at 447 West Ward Line, Port Lambton. The project will involve constructing a new standpipe at the existing site, demolishing and removing the existing standpipe, and various site upgrades. A map of the site location is shown below.
The Process The planning for this project is following Schedule ‘A’ activities under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) document. Schedule ‘A’ projects are pre-approved pending public notification. The purpose of this public notification is to inform the public of municipal infrastructure projects in their area. How to Get Involved LAWSS invites anyone with an interest in the Project to have an opportunity to provide input. Project information materials will be available online for review beginning August 23, 2021 on the Project website at: http://www.lawss.org/port-lambton-standpipe-replacement
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This notice first issued on August 23, 2021. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record of the Study. The Study is being conducted according to the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, which is a planning process approved under Ontario’s Environmental Assessment Act.
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hat’s happening events must be open to the public or virtual, of general interest, 60 words or less, and received at least two weeks prior to the event. Please include ticket prices, if any, and a phone number or website where readers can obtain more information. Email notices to info@thesarniajournal.ca With pandemic cancellations common, we recommend you verify before attending any community event.
50/50 Lottery United Way of Sarnia-Lambton is holding a 50/50 lottery to raise funds to address mental health, poverty, and seniors services in Lambton County. Draws held monthly. Purchase tickets at www.united5050.ca. For more, call 519-336-5452, ext. 8 FRIDAY, AUG. 27
THURSDAY, AUG. 26 Walk a Mile Registration now open for the Women’s Interval Home’s 8th annual Walk a Mile Event. Register as single walker or 6+ person team. For all ages. The walk takes place Nov. 20 at Lambton Mall, 11 a.m. To learn more or register, visit www. womensintervalhome.com/ walk-a-mile-in-her-shoes-2021
Fiddle Performance Canadian and U.S. National fiddle champion Shane Cook will play selections from his debut record during a performance with the International Symphony Orchestra. Youth fiddle groups from across Canada will join the concert virtually. Online viewing, Aug. 27 to Oct. 31. For tickets and info, visit www.theiso.org
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SATURDAY, AUG. 28 Theodore Too Theodore Too, a replica of the cartoon character Theodore Tugboat, is stopping at Centennial Park, Aug. 28-29, with viewing from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting. Theodore is also at the Mooretown Docks on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. For more, visit www.ontbluecoast. com/theodore TUESDAY, AUG. 31 Overdose Awareness A memorial will be held to mark Overdose Awareness Day in Centennial Park, at the McPherson Fountain, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Ribbons will be handed out, and participants can write the names of loved one and tie to the
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Native Friendship Centre
THE SARNIA-LAMBTON NATIVE Friendship Centre has received $1,030 raised through the sale of “Hate Has No Home Here” lawn signs. The idea originated with Sheila K. Joseph, right, who wanted to help the Indigenous and LGBTQ communities, people with disabilities and various religious groups. Here, Joseph presents the cheque to the Centre’s Deb Munroe, right centre, and Bradley Stone. At left is Tracey Manchester, of Dynamic Graffix Signs and More, which provided financial support. Submitted Photo
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Community Farm puzzle
Pathways Pool open
THIS IMAGE OF the Children’s Animal Farm in Canatara Park is available as a fundraising jigsaw puzzle for the Seaway Kiwanis Club, thanks to member Jerry MacPhee. The popular Animal Farm, which is sponsored by the Club in partnership with Sarnia and the Humane Society, celebrated its 60th anniversary this year and remains free of charge to visit. The puzzles are available at The Book Keeper, 519-337-3171.
THE THERAPEUTIC SWIMMING pool at Pathways Health Centre for Children is open again following a $1.65-million refurbishment and the easing of pandemic restrictions. Joining some happy swimmers here are, from left, aquatics supervisor Deb Marson, Rotary Club of Sarnia president Mike Elliott, and Pathways Board chair Warren Kennedy. Submitted Photo
Bikes for kids
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THE PEDALS FOR Purpose project, started by two Sarnia Police officers in partnership with Sarnia Lambton Rebound to provide youth with bicycles, has received a $500 donation from the Seaway Kiwanis Club. Seen here are, from left, officer Ryan LeBlanc, Rebound’s Anita Minielly, and club past president Ken Stothers. Submitted Photo THE KIWANIS CLUB of Sarnia-Lambton Golden K has donated $3,500 to the Inn of the Good Shepherd for its back-to-school backpack program. Here, Inn executive director Myles Vanni, left, accepts the cheque from club member Tony Wheeler, centre, and president John Ward, right. Submitted Photo
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Lives Lived
Death Notices Death Notices Recent Passings Up To August 18, 2021 D.J. ROBB FUNERAL HOME • • • • • • •
Janes, Betty Lou (Aug 18, 2021) Lawrence, Celestina (Aug 16, 2021) Cuthbertson, Robert (Aug 16, 2021) Garvie, Gerald (Aug 14, 2021) McAuley, Jane (Aug 6, 2021) Lachapelle, Paul (Aug 6, 2021) Baines, Ronald (Aug 5, 2021)
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Simpson, Garry (Aug 16, 2021) Brisson, Corey (Aug 12, 2021) Anderson, Virginia (Aug 10, 2021))
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Fex, Michael (Aug 14, 2021) Foreman, Richard (Aug 10, 2021) Cote, Rita (Aug 9, 2021) Renter, Anna (Aug 4, 2021)
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Bolton, Harold (Aug 18, 2021) Round, Patricia (Aug 17, 2021) Ford, Kevin (Aug 17, 2021) Murray, Sandra (Aug 16, 2021) Cunningham, Douglas (Aug 16, 2021) Jean, Roxie (Aug 15, 2021) Burke, Rosemarie (Aug 14, 2021) Lessard, Joseph (Aug 14, 2021) Wilkins, Betty (Aug 12, 2021) Wright, William (Aug 12, 2021) Murphy, Douglas (Aug 12, 2021) Browne, Eamonn (Aug 11, 2021) Dufault, Kathryn (Aug 11, 2021) Cooke, Eileen (Aug 11, 2021) Neely, Richard (Aug 10, 2021) Welsh, Robert (Aug 9, 2021) Anderson, Charles (Aug 9, 2021) Dekker, Janine (Aug 7, 2021) Bonn, Edwin (Aug 7, 2021) Taylor, Louise (Aug 6, 2021) Everingham, Nina (Aug 5, 2021) Boese, Tyler (Aug 3, 2021)
This information is provided as a community service. For detailed information on the lives lived, please refer to the funeral home website listing.
MCKAY, Douglas Andrew
It is with saddened hearts that the family announces the passing of Douglas Andrew McKay on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at the age of 62. Beloved husband of Lynn Palin. Loving father of Robert, Steven (Stephanie), and Amanda (Andrew). Cherished grandfather of Mya and Cole. Dear brother of Robert McKay (Brenda), Shirley Pepper, Marilyn Lammers (Bill). Brother-in-law to Lily Ramsey (Bruce), Danielle Lahaie (Antoine), and Anna Palin. Remembered by numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his father William McKay, mother Doris McKay, mother-in-law Aline Palin, brother-in-law Robert Palin and nephew Craig Ramsey. Doug loved the outdoors, fishing trips with his buddies, playing baseball and fixing anything with an engine. Cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to a charity of choice (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 smithfuneralhome.ca
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Obituary
BURKE, Rosemarie
Peacefully at Bluewater Health on Saturday, August 14, 2021, Rosemarie Burke passed away at the age of 84. Beloved wife of Joe R. Burke for 60 years. Loving mother of Fred (Cindy) Unternahrer and Monica Cameron-Henry (late Mark Henry, late Ron Cameron). Cherished grandmother of Mike Long (Michelle), Trevor Long (Mel), Krysta Unternahrer (Kevin), Aaron Cameron and Marlo Cameron. Treasured great-grandmother of Jacob. Dear sister of Greta (late Werner) Muhlbauer and aunt to many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Hermann and Margarete Hoerz and by her brother Hermann (Hilda) Hoerz. Rosemarie was a greeter at Walmart for over 30 years. She loved spending time at various beaches in Sarnia and Brights Grove and had a special place in her heart for all the family pets. Rosemarie also loved gardening and landscaping both her own gardens and those around her apartment complex. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Cremation has taken place. At Rosemarie’s request, no services will be held. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to the Canadian Cancer Society (cheques only at the funeral home please). Memories and condolences may be sent online at www.smithfuneralhome.ca
TAYLOR, Louise E.
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at her home, on Friday, August 6, 2021 Louise Taylor passed away at the age of 82. Beloved wife of Francis Taylor for 53 years. Loving mother of Eric (Beth) Taylor, Richard (Lindsay) Taylor. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer, Jessica, Joanne, Gabriel and Max. Dear sister of Rita Bherer, Odette Lapointe and Roger Lapointe. Predeceased by her parents Joseph and Gabrielle Lapointe, and sisters Denise Villeneuve and Andree Lapointe. Louise was very active, and enjoyed playing tennis, skiing, skating and gardening. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. A special thank you to Dr. Lilly and Nurse Lisa for their compassion and excellent care. Cremation has taken place. A private graveside service for family and friends will be held at Resurrection Cemetery on Friday, August 13, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to the Canadian Cancer Society (cheques only at the funeral home please). Memories and condolences may be sent online at www. smithfuneralhome.ca
ANDERSON, Margery Florence
Peacefully on Sunday, August 1, 2021, Margery Florence Anderson went home to be with the Lord at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Gordon E. Anderson (2012), who was a well-known volunteer with a number of organizations in the community. Loving mother of Paul (Suzanne Déry) Anderson and Brent (Diana) Anderson. Cherished Grandma of Janis (Brian) Corsaut, Melinda (Nick) Stenkamp and Nana to Pascale Déry-Anderson. She was Grey-Grey to Lucas, Jack and Eric Corsaut and Logan Stenkamp. Margery was predeceased by her parents George and Ethel Oke. Mom was born on June 24, 1932, in Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan, and raised in the nearby town of Shamrock until the age of 17 when her parents sold the farm and returned to Sarnia. Margery worked at CHOK radio, The Lambton Health Unit - where she met Gordon – and the Sarnia Gazette. Her most cherished role, however, was Mother, Grandma/Nana and Great Grandma. Visitation was held at Smith Funeral Home on Thursday, August 5, 2021 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. A funeral service was held at Smith Funeral Home on Friday, August 6, 2021, at 12 noon with internment at Blackwell Cemetery to be laid with her husband and parents. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to St. John-in-the-Wilderness Anglican Church (cheques mailed to the funeral home or made online, please). Memories and condolences may be sent online at www.smithfuneralhome.ca
FORD, Kevin Patrick
It is with saddened hearts that the family announces the passing of Kevin Patrick Ford on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at the age of 62. Beloved husband of Shirley Ford. Loving father of James Ford (Jessica Wilde) and Christine Ford (Ryan Newman). Cherished papa of Rylie and Myles Newman and Faith Ford. Dear brother of Barbara and Beverly. Cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Jim and Margaret Ford, his sister Marilyn, and his brother Donald. Kevin loved to watch sports. The thing he enjoyed most was sitting outside with his wife Shirley and his dog Sasha, listening to his music. Cremation has taken place. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to the Inn of the Good Shepherd or the Sarnia & District Humane Society (cheques mailed to the funeral home or made online, please). Arrangements entrusted to SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 1576 London Line, Sarnia.
Memoriam On The Anniversary Of The Day You Went Away
Joseph Paul Fauteux Today’s the anniversary Of the day that I lost you, And for a time it felt as though My life had ended too.
But loss has taught me many things And now I face each day, With hope and happy memories To help me on my way. And though I’m full of sadness That you’re no longer here, Your influence still guides me And I still feel you near. What we shared will never die It lives within my heart, Bringing strength and comfort While we are apart.
Love And Miss You Dearly, Iris
Joyce Corry
Feb 29, 1936 - Aug 27th 2020
Loved and Missed Daily by us all. Gone but definitely not Forgotten
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65th Anniversary
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99th Birthday
CONGRATULATIONS to Betty Maidment (Finch) who recently celebrated her 99TH BIRTHDAY!
Happy Blue Sapphire Anniversary On a warm summers day 65 Years ago August 25th, 1956 Carl Coady married the love of his life Therese Barbeau. Their vows were exchanged at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Sarnia followed by a reception at the Guildwood Inn in Point Edward with friends and family attending.
Born and raised in The Point, then to homes in Sarnia and Corunna and present home in Ponoka, Alberta; BETTY has touched many lives. God has truly blessed us all with her. ‘You can take the girl out of The Point, but never The Point out of the girl’.
Carl and Therese Coady raised 3 children, Nancy (Dave Fortin), Randy (Nicole) and Jim (Kim). They have 12 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren.
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Prayer 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.
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. T.H.
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. G.G.
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Sports
Young pitcher heading south to chase baseball dream
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TROY SHANTZ THE JOURNAL
verything fell into place that night in 2019 as Peter “Bo” Buckley was playing an exhibition baseball game in Connecticut. The local teen pitched two and two-thirds innings, struck out five, gave up no hits or walks, and delivered a fastball approaching 90 miles per hour. Watching closely from the stands was the pitching coach of Fairfield University, an NCAA Division 1 school that has produced 20 Major League Baseball draft picks. “They made me an offer that night and I accepted it,” Buckley said. “I've always wanted to play Division 1.” This fall, the 19-year-old will take the mound for Fairfield on an athletic-academic scholarship with the goal of studying business. He got his start with SMAA baseball in Sarnia at the age of five. “SMAA is a great way to introduce young kids to the sport. I still remember the coaches I had, and they taught me a lot,” he said. “It’s just a great way to learn.” By the age of 14, he was
PETER "BO" BUCKLEY pitches in the practice facility at his London Line Home. TROY SHANTZ The Journal
playing for the Great Lakes Canadians, a London-based team in the Canadian Premier Baseball League, and around then settled on pitching. “I’ve always loved pitching because you’re always in control of the game,” he said. “As a pitcher, everyone is looking at you and I’ve always felt that I performed well under that pressure. “I was a better pitcher than I was an infielder and I thought
I would have more success.” He honed his skills at the Blythe Academy, a London prep school that tailors schedules to help young athletes with an eye on professional sports and post-secondary scholarships, he said. In 2019 he joined a semipro team in Connecticut. Pitching 17 innings for the Fairfield Clubhouse, Buckley posted a sparkling 0.4 ERA with 16 strikeouts and just
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the London Majors, getting as one walk. much in-game experience as “American baseball is a whole other grade of baseball,” possible before reporting to university. he said. “It’s so competitive.” “I was always a guy who At the end of the five-week performed well under presstay, during which he lived in sure and got better when a hotel with his dad Peter Sr., a guy stepped in the box. they invited recruiters from But I didn’t have that for 18 nearby Fairfield University to months,” he said. come and watch. “It’s all about getting back “They really liked what they to my groove… where I was saw.” when I threw in front of Last year, when the pandemic kept the right-hander Fairfield. I’m just working on off the field, his father tracked trying to get back to who I down two shipping containwas then.” ers, which were modified and Buckley said his goal is to attached end-to-end to the play baseball for as long as family barn. possible, and hopefully make The result was a practice it to the MLB one day. facility in a 90-foot enclosed space, complete with artificial turf and lighting. The SarniaJournal Buckley’s fastball is about 89 mph, but his go-to pitch LOCAL is a slider that swoops diOPINION agonally through the strike SUBMIT YOUR zone, spinning at about LETTER HERE: thesarniajournal.ca 3,000 rpm, he said. A special device at the family’s London Line farm calculates pitching speed, direction and other variables, giving him and his Fairfield coaches valuable feedback on technique. This summer, Buckley is playing with Your Local Independent Newspaper
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Thursday, August 26, 2021
How Much is a New Customer
$ WORTH TO YOUR BUSINESS? $ Let’s do the math on what it costs to reach potential new customers by advertising in the Sarnia Journal. MARKET SIZE According to Statistics Canada, the 2016 Census Profiles report for Sarnia (Population centre):
52,870
Adults 25 and over
Brighten Someone’s Day
JOURNAL READERSHIP Based on the local market research conducted in 2018, Journal readership is in excess of
35,000
See Journal Readership below
JOURNAL READERSHIP On May 3 - 6, 2018 a market research study was conducted with shoppers at Lambton Mall to quantify local newspaper readership.
Q: What newspapers do you read on a weekly basis?
THE RESULTS:
The Journal ranked the highest at 74% For those surveyed that answered yes to reading The Sarnia Journal, they were also asked:
How much time would you spend reading The Sarnia Journal?
Less than 10 minutes ............................18% 10-20 minutes ..........................................42% More than 20 minutes ..........................40%
How many people in your household would read The Sarnia Journal?
One ....................................................... 28% Two ....................................................... 63% Three ...................................................... 8% More than three ................................... 1%
METHODOLOGY: Over a four-day period, 200 people were surveyed at random. Results of the survey are reliable within plus or minus 7% at the 95% confidence level. The research study was conducted by Vani Consulting, an independent consulting firm, and paid for by The Sarnia Journal.
746 Exmouth St. - Sarnia 519-337-5491
Website:
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The cost of an ad this size is $105.00 plus HST per edition.
The estimated cost per reader for the above sized ad is 0.003 cents per edition. To have a reader see this twice a month for a year, works out to 7.2 cents per year. How many new customers would you need to make a return on your advertising dollars? We can customize a program to fit your budget
519-491-5532