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weigh in on their failed diversity training CATHY DOBSON & GEORGE MATHEWSON THE JOURNAL
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ublic reaction was swift and angry to a recent story about a Sarnia city council diversity and equity training session gone wrong. Toronto-based Kojo Institute cancelled agreements to train additional municipal staff after some unnamed councillors subjected consultant Kike Ojo-Thompson to what it called “undisputed, uncorrected and unabated hostility.” Many readers wanted to know the identity of the councillors responsible. The Nov. 15th two-hour diversity training session took place in private (in camera) on Zoom. Under the Municipal Act, councillors are prohibited from discussing subject matter from an in camera meeting, but can express a personal opinion about it. With that in mind, we gave the mayor and eight councillors an opportunity to comment. Some responses are edited for brevity. MAYOR MIKE BRADLEY: Bradley said he proposed the diversity training and wanted it held in public, but the company was concerned about its content becoming available to competitors. Continued on 10
ABOUT 250 PEOPLE gathered to pray and show support for Ukraine during a prayer vigil and rally at St. George’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Sarnia on Feb. 27. “We’re here to stand up for a sovereign nation,” said Andrew Sydorko. “Ukrainians have sought freedom for years, and this isn’t the first time they’ve been taken over. Sydorko is seen here with wife Christine and daughters Charlotte, 6, and Maggie, 8, right. GEORGE MATHEWSON The Journal
Shell refinery launching $120M upgrade
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hell Canada’s Sarnia Manufacturing Centre (SMC) is about to begin one of its largest ever turnarounds. “It’s a big first step for us at SMC,” turnaround manager Jason Woodward told St. Clair Township council last week.
“We wanted to move away from a lot of small events — where we disrupt the community and our neighbours every year — to performing two large events in a six-year span.” A turnaround is a scheduled event in which a refinery’s units are shut down, upgraded, and restarted. The $120-million, threemonth spring project begins
mid-March and involves 1,000 staff and contract workers logging about 350,000 hours, Woodward said. “We’re keeping as much of the investment in local communities as possible,” he said. About 700 craftspeople are being hired through local union halls, and materials and services purchased from local vendors and pre-fabrication
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Continued from 1 It features a boom the length of a hockey rink, and requires six weeks and 115 shipping containers worth of material to build. "We need that crane for a number of lifts we’re doing at one of our units,” he said, the largest of which will weight half-amillion pounds. Woodward said one highlight of the project is the site’s ‘Goal Zero’ initiative, first launched in 2018 as a way to give back to the community. “We set aside $1,000 for every incident-free day in
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our turnaround, and pick a charity that we’d like to support,” he said. “The one we’ve chosen for 2022 is Access Open Minds in Sarnia. This one is near and dear to my heart,” he said of the new youth mental health facility set to open this summer, noting his own family struggled to access services during the pandemic. “Our donation, we’re told, will support 200plus individual treatment cases. So we’re really happy about being involved with this charity.” Residents can expect to see increased flaring — especially during the shutdown and startup
process, Woodward said. “We’re looking at our flare management process to try to minimize that flaring as much as we can. Part of that flare management is communication to our local neighbours.” Lambton OPP and Sarnia Police will also be on hand to help deal with the increased traffic, he said. “It’s an interesting, unique situation that we are a refinery that sits in the middle of a community, and we want to make sure that we recognize that; and want to continue to have a positive relationship with our neighbours.”
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City planning party for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
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arnia and the Sarnia Historical Society are planning a celebration to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in Germain Park on June 4. The Historical Society has applied for additional funding through the Canadian Heritage ‘2022 Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen
Elizabeth - Community Projects’ grant. The program supports events that encourage Canadians to learn about the role of the Crown in Canada, celebrate the Queen’s service ,and highlight Canadian achievements over the years. City Hall said it would provide updates as plans unfold.
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two-day music festival headlined by country-rock icons Blue Rodeo is one of the first big entertainment events announced for this year. The inaugural Revelree Music Festival takes place July 22- 23 in Canatara Park. People are eager for live entertainment after two years of pandemic, says organizer Scott Palko. “Hopefully, they’ll come out and have a good time and not have to break the bank to do so.” Saturday’s lineup features Red Wanting Blue from Ohio, Texas King from London, Bedouin Soundclash, Sarnia-born Donovan Woods, and local favourite Big Wreck followed by Blue Rodeo. Gates open at 2 p.m. Woods is a 2018 Juno
WHAT: Inaugural Revelree Music Festival. Ages 19-plus. WHEN: Friday July 22, and Saturday July 23 WHERE: Canatara Park main field TICKETS: General admission and VIP area available for single night or weekend passes. See details at www.revelreemusicfestival.com. winner and nominated again this year for contemporary roots album of the year. Things kick off 5 p.m. Friday with local artist Hayden Mellon doing an acoustic set, followed by Sarnia’s Bad Men Association, Thunder Bay’s The Honest Heart Collective, and finally The Cory James Mitchell Band. The opening night features emerging artists in
BLUE RODEO HEADLINES the Revelree Music Festival, performing July 23rd in Sarnia.
a range of genres, Palko said. “We are leaning toward rock but there’s folk and country too, a little bit of everything.” An empty Friday slot will be filled
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by a band chosen with input from public postings on Revelree’s social media platforms, he said. “We want to help up-and-coming bands. That’s going to be a staple of the festival.” Palko said organizers were “very, very lucky” to book Blue Rodeo, which has just resumed its Many a Mile tour. “We looked at a number of bands – all great performers – and thought who would be the best fit. Blue Rodeo was on the top of our list,” he said. “They are a legendary
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with not a single female performer. Palko said the lineup was the result of managing available acts and costs. “We did engage with many artists who were simply unable to perform due to routing or budget constraints,” he said. Revelree formed in 2015 with the intention of staging a big outdoor festival but the first year was cancelled with organizers blaming the weak Canadian dollar. The pandemic caused further delays. Revelree is recruiting volunteers to help on the weekend. The intention is to give part of the proceeds back to charitable groups that volunteer, Palko said. “Our goal is to spread as many of the proceeds as possible across as many charities,” he said. “We believe this is a good thing for community.”
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Dog beach buried, but two new pooch parks planned
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ollowing a lengthy debate and public consultations, Sarnia has dropped the idea of a beach for dogs but is moving forward on two new off-leash dog parks. Council directed staff last week to prepare site design concepts for leash-free zones at Tecumseh Park and Heritage Park, as well as costing for next year’s budget deliberations. “There would be an area that would be completely fenced off, similar to what’s happened right know in Germain park
which is the city’s only (publicly owned) offleash dog park,” said Stacey Forfar, general manager of community services. “There would be appropriate amenities and access control, those sorts of things, to keep off-leash dogs separate from other users in the park space, who don’t necessarily want to come in contact with them.” The new park proposals come after “generally negative” feedback for an off-leash dog beach, according to a staff report. The public consultation included written notice to dog-friendly establishments, an online
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A BOXER AND a pug tussle playfully at Sarnia's off-leash dog park in Germain Park. Glenn Ogilvie file photo
Coun. Bill Dennis said he struggled with “what seems to be a disconnect” between the comments and survey responses.
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‘Aunt Bett’ remembered for her kindness – and cookies
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he Sarnia community lost one of its pillars recently. Betty Routliffe died on Feb. 16, more than happy to meet her creator. She would have turned 98 this month. Many readers will be able to fill in the blanks and tell their own stories about her, but bear with me while I reminisce a bit with mine. “Aunt Bett,” as she was known to most, taught me in Grade 4 at Blackwell Public School; now a thing of the past (pity). She was a stern teacher, but students knew she cared for them profoundly; calling on one family when a child didn’t show up for school, taking lunch to another she knew was in trouble. In the 1980s, I was living in Vancouver and very pregnant with number two child when I decided to place a help wanted ad in the local paper. It was pouring rain, the car broke down, and with a child in tow I had all kinds of reasons to turn around and go home. But I persisted, and in a tiny
post office at the back of a drugstore in the equally tiny village of Dundarave, I overheard a woman at the wicket say the Marg Baker word “Sarnia.” When she turned around, I looked at her and said: “You taught me in Grade 4!” She pretended to remember and we exchanged phone numbers, and after I returned home she called to say: “You’ll be needing help.” From that day forward we became soul mates. I filled a void in her life, after transferring from her lifelong Sarnia familiarity to knowing no one in West Vancouver, and she more than filled a void in mine. Soon, my counters were covered with cinnamon rolls and fresh baked bread and custard puddings (for nursing Moms, she said) and of course the next meal. After each of us transferred back to Ontario, our friendship deepened. I’ve never known
anyone who was so ‘other-centered.’ She was always baking cookies and delivering them to someone to cheer them up. She created a group for widows to address their loneliness. She taught Sunday school with a passion; complete with a trusty felt board. She knew the bible inside out and prayed for anyone and everyone. She was a faith-filled soul. When I would visit Sarnia, we always sat out on her porch. She knew how I loved to listen to the sound of the water, Lake Huron so fond from my childhood. She always made me feel special. I got to pick out a favourite china cup before tea was served with, of course, a variety of her home baked cookies. I will miss her calls and all of her wisdom. But I can hear her voice saying she is at peace.
about mom, and the thing that drove me nuts, was that she truly believed in the power of positive thinking, Marg Johnson and practiced what she preached. No problem was too large for Dr. Peale, apparently. I clearly recall working with one gal – let’s call her Judith who was gleefully and quietly driving me to distraction. Her voice, her laugh, her dumb jokes, even the air we shared, was altogether too much to bear. So, I took my problem to mom, expecting to get the sound advice only a mom could give. But instead of the “oh my” and “poor you” one would expect, she said, “Well,
you just have to change your attitude!” She did go on, and I blocked out the rest. Not the least bit helpful, and also a bit unnerving. I knew she had read the whole darned book, but frankly, I had read quite a few chapters myself over the years, and didn’t find it all that intriguing or even in the least bit interesting. “Change your attitude, indeed!” But here’s where it gets interesting. After several years of therapy and thousands of dollars later, I came to the conclusion that my mom was indeed correct. You cannot change other people. Expecting others to change because they offend you in some way is totally unrealistic. You do not have control over other people. The
Marg Baker (née Van Gaver) grew up in Sarnia and now lives in Toronto. Betty ‘Aunt Bett’ Routliffe.
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only thing you can control is how you react to them. That’s pretty powerful positive thinking. And it’s OK with me.
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Councillors who failed their diversity training shouldn’t run city
Sir: I was quite shocked to read in The Journal (Feb. 24) that some Sarnia city councillors drove away a diversity trainer from Toronto due to their hostile behaviour. After a two-hour training session on Zoom the trainer refused to work any further with the city. The Kojo Institute has worked with various sized organizations since 1999 to educate them on our diverse culture and implement policies and
procedures to ensure they meet the needs of the people they serve. These organizations include the Province of Ontario, the
Toronto District School Board and the Center for Addiction and Mental Health. Yet our city leaders couldn't handle a twohour workshop. Diversity training in all its forms is extremely difficult. I have experienced it on a few levels. It makes us feel uncomfortable because it makes us think about ourselves, and what is so ingrained in our thoughts and behaviours that we often don’t realize they’re there. It can make us angry, sad and em-
barrassed, but if we’re mature enough to listen and open our minds, it will make a huge difference in the way we live our lives. I am most concerned that the Kojo Institute quit and refuses to come back. The councillors’ reaction must have been over the top to make the consultant, an experienced trainer used to dealing with negative reactions, feel emotionally unsafe in that environment, Perhaps we should be much
more careful as to who we elect. I cannot imagine how Sarnia councillors think they can run a diverse city when they can't respectfully sit through a training session without rudeness and disrespect. I respect Mayor Mike Bradley for initiating the training, which was the right thing to do, but how embarrassed he must be for this fiasco. — Jan Lancaster Sarnia
Actions of hostile councillors shameful Councillors embarrassing
Sir: I read the Feb. 22 online story, “Hostile councillors bring abrupt end to Sarnia’s diversity and equity training.” I was absolutely horrified, and the story got worse with every sentence I read. This incident occurred in November, so the unnamed councillors have continued representing the people of our city with impunity for
months. It appears City Hall lacks any form of leadership and accountability. Standing up to racism, misogyny, and harassment happens in real time, not just when the information is published in the newspaper. This is shameful and embarrassing for our city. The citizens of Sarnia have a right to know who was involved
in the mistreatment of Ms. Ojo-Thompson, a highly regarded trainer in equity, human rights, and social justice, and they need to face the court of public opinion come October. Shame on them.
Sir: The Mayor of Warwick Township, Jackie Rombouts, gave a Feb. 14 the radio interview that gave the impression she successfully got the truckers to end their protest and blockade on Highway 402 at the Watford turnoff. She said it was just a matter of listening to their concerns and saying she was in agreement with them. And then, by simply telling them they were inconveniencing and endangering local citizens by re-routing traffic through other roads in Warwick Township, she
got them to agree to end the blockade. (She did not mention that the Ontario government announced that day it was ending the vaccine passport requirement and indoor capacity limits - she implied it was all because of her communication skills.) In the same interview, she described how she supported the protest in Ottawa and even travelled there to speak with participants. She said they have legitimate concerns and need to be listened to.
But she did not talk about the inconvenience and endangerment those protesters made for Ottawa citizens through weeks of honking horns, blocked traffic and closing down businesses. So it seems she would agree that it is OK to protest, blockade and cause problems for others, but don't do it in her Township (aka NIMBY). A good example of a politician speaking out of both sides of her mouth.
Sir: We’re all aware of the Trucker Protest movement that has fuelled people’s passions across Canada, even here in Sarnia. Many people disturbed by the sight of these protestors are, in my opinion, lacking one thing: the truth about why they are protesting. I’ve heard many assumptions these past weeks. Our own Prime Minister suggested these people were a fringe minority with racist, misogynist and unacceptable views. Based on my own experience with the hundreds of people I’ve interacted with during these peaceful demonstrations, that is the furthest thing from the truth. These are the most loving, friendly and caring individuals I have ever met. So, if they aren’t trying
to overthrow the government, what is their agenda? It’s simple: the measures government has used to “handle” this pandemic were a violation of our Constitution. There are exceptions to override people’s rights and freedoms, when in an emergency of war or insurrection. The wording in our Charter demands the state must “demonstrably justify” that overriding, which has not been done. Brian Peckford, the last living architect of Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms, has described the criteria needed to override our rights. Government must: * Demonstrably justify its actions, which it hasn’t. COVID-19 has a less than 1% fatality rate. * Enact new laws, which it
hasn’t. * Set reasonable limits, which it hasn’t (mandates and lockdowns have changed like the weather). * Finally, three of those criteria must be done in the context of a “free and democratic society.” With no open Parliamentary discussions and committees, this was not done freely or democratically. The bottom line: the mandates and lockdowns were government overreach. They did not have the authority or justification to override the rights of Canadian citizens. This isn't about vaxxed or unvaxxed. People should hold a flag and hug someone. It’ll make them feel better, I promise."
— Marley Prescott Sarnia
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— Peter Westfall Sarnia
Sir: I couldn’t believe it when I read in the online edition of The Journal (Feb 22nd) that some unnamed city councillors had harassed a social justice and equity facilitator to the point of quitting. This particular company has successfully worked on very complex issues with a lot more participants, but our small council had enough vitriolic members to harass its facilitator enough to quit? What this says to our communi-
ty is that the only people who are welcome and safe here are white, Christian, cisgendered, homophobic racists. To those who may agree with the councillors’ behaviour and discount my comments because they think I’m “one of those people,” you should know that I’m very white, cisgendered and Christian. — Kelly O’Connor-Beausoleil Sarnia
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Continued from 1 “I can just say to you that I was extremely distressed and devastated by some of the comments made and in the manner they were made to the facilitator near the conclusion of the session.” He and other individual councillors reached out to apologize, but “the views expressed had done great harm,” he said. One councillor did file a complaint with Sarnia’s Integrity Commissioner, but Paul Watson said he wouldn’t investigate the closed-door meeting because it didn’t impact the public, he said. “The Integrity Commissioner has now indicated he will investigate complaints as it relates to in camera meetings and the conduct of councillors at those meetings. The options to move forward are for individual councillors, council as a whole, or an individual citizen, to file an official complaint … “There is no alternative way to resolve these issues and get
on the public record the full facts, and I would welcome the Integrity Commissioner moving forward on a full investigation.” MARGARET BIRD: "First, I would never break Municipal Act rules. "I'm not usually shocked at meetings, however I was really taken aback. I did not have anything to do with the outburst. It blew me away to see it. The facilitator did nothing wrong given what the workshop was about. "My thoughts during the workshop were that there was a total lack of decorum. It was absolutely not good. The mayor told the newspaper that it wasn't his meeting, that it was a workshop and the facilitator was chairing. I'm here to tell you, it was a council meeting because the Municipal Act states that if there are five or more councillors together, it is considered a council meeting. With it being a council meeting, I think many believe as I do that the mayor should have said something or admonished
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someone. "I have lots of questions about it but was told there's an investigation being carried out and I believe a report is coming March 21." DAVID BOUSHY: “I was brought up in a Christian family, father and two brothers ordained Baptist Ministers. My opinion from that meeting is similar to my belief, respecting and treating each other equally and with dignity.” TERRY BURRELL: “This is an in-camera item as requested by the Kojo Institute. I will not be commenting.” NATHAN COLQUHOUN: The diversity training session was highly informative and relevant for council, he said. “We learned that becoming mindful of our own blind spots can help us be aware of those with less privilege or opportunity and how they suffer when these blind spots become systemized. “It was disappointingly ironic that a few councillors chose hostility and anger as their response to the instructor. We have much more to learn from training like this, and I can only hope that these council members can lay down their weapons and be willing to learn from someone that is different than them."
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BILL DENNIS: “I believe wholeheartedly in complete and total equality. I believe the very future of our City depends on our ability to embrace diversity and
be fully inclusive. “I do believe there are many ways to approach any conversation on EDI (Equity, diversity, and inclusion). I further believe that every participant in any EDI exchange should feel free to share their views and that this diversity of thought should not be discouraged especially when the mutual goal is the eradication of any form of racism and full and complete equality. “To be further clear, I absolutely condemn any form of racism. I firmly agree with the late Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. that people should be judged by the content of their character rather than the colour of their skin or the religion they practice or the people they love.” MIKE STARK: Most of the session was insightful in understanding the biases and undeniable prejudices imbedded in our society, including an undercurrent of racism that has existed since the abolition of slavery, he said. “Turning my attention to the last 15 minutes of the session, I can say that the message being shared by a small minority of Sarnia City Council was shocking in that the message of the first part of the training session was being vehemently challenged. “I can say that as the meeting was closing, I made the comment that my immediate family relatives (one Black, another Japanese) were unfortunately correct in terms of their assessment of the lack of a welcoming nature of Sarnia-Lambton towards minorities. The denial of the existence of this sentiment by the small minority of Council unfortunately validates the
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Councillor’s race comments ‘unacceptable,’ agencies say TARA JEFFREY & GEORGE MATHEWSON THE JOURNAL
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social services network alarmed by Sarnia’s botched diversity training is calling one councillor’s comments “extremely concerning and disheartening.” Carrie McEachran, chair of the Social Services Network of Sarnia-Lambton (SSNSL), sent a letter to Sarnia’s mayor and council members last week seeking answers to Kojo Institute’s decision to halt its diversity training in Sarnia. As first reported by The Journal, the Toronto company cancelled agreements to train more municipal staff after some unnamed coun-
cillors subjected consultant Kike Ojo-Thompson to what it called “undisputed, uncorrected and unabated hostility” during a two-hour closed door meeting. McEachran called Coun. Terry Burrell’s response to her letter of inquiry “unacceptable.” Responding by email, Burrell stated: “I cannot discuss this issue as it is an in-camera item as requested by the Kojo Institute,” he wrote. “I am surprised that you have such an attitude as ‘you are white therefore you are evil.’ Does your organization use this attitude toward all white people? Or is this attitude reserved for City Councillors?” Last year the SSNSL, which is comprised of 30 local social service and health agencies,
launched an anti-racism initiative. Its letter to the mayor and council stated: “The entire city council is white. White people often deny the existence of racism or minimize the problem,” it said, noting Black, racialized and Indigenous people frequently experience racism locally. "We are struggling to understand how council members could be so hostile to a Black woman who comes to provide training to help white leadership better understand equity.” When contacted, Burrell stood by his comments. “That letter they sent us seems to be calling us all kinds of names,” he said. “I have no idea where this social group — whatever they are — where they’re coming from, because
they don’t know (what happened.) “It seemed like a very bizarre letter to Terry Burrell me.” McEachran called Burrell’s words “extremely concerning and disheartening.” “We collectively support thousands of Sarnia residents and to receive this response from an elected leader who has been entrusted to serve these very residents is unacceptable,” McEachran said. “This is another example of
the very issues that were raised in the network’s equity training letter to council.” In a similar letter sent to city council, Community Legal Assistance Sarnia-Lambton said is was “shocked” by the behaviour of the unnamed councillors. The agencies call on Sarnia to immediately issue a declaration denouncing racism and hate, and to commit to diversity, equity and inclusion training for councillors and city employees. At last week’s council meeting, the CLAS letter was briefly discussed when raised by Coun. Nathan Colquhoun. Council agreed to have city staff review the letter and its requests and report back at a later date.
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Data obtained by DDoSecrets and shared with The Journal indicate more than 140 individuals from Sarnia-Lambton gave donations ranging from $5 to $1,500 to back the Ottawa protest. DDoSecrets, or Distributed Denial of Secrets, is a non-profit whistleblower site for news
leaks that obtained the hacked data on Feb. 13. Two campaigns on GiveSendGo - “Freedom Convoy 2022” and “Adopt-a-Trucker”- raised $8.4 million (US) and $540,000 (US) respectively before the website went down on Feb. 13. GiveSendGo became the go-to
donation portal after another U.S.-based crowdfunder, GoFundMe, raised $10 million but cancelled its campaign, citing “the promotion of violence and harassment” in Ottawa. After the federal government invoked the Emergency Act, police moved in to clear the Ottawa
protest zone and arrested at least 170 people. In Lambton County, those opposed to COVID-19 restrictions used tractors, trucks and other vehicles to block part of Highway 402 near Forest Road. The sixday blockade ended on Feb. 14.
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Show of landscape painters offering change of scene
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t was bitterly cold when J. Allison Robichaud and buddy Bill Walters set up their easels outdoors in December for a session of “plein air” painting. It was also Robichaud’s 90th birthday. “We go out to paint whenever we can find an excuse,” said the Sarnia artist, who has painted professionally for 30 years and specializes in landscapes done quickly in the open air (plein air). “It was -10 degrees on my birthday and we were dressed for it, but you don’t wear gloves when you paint,” Robichaud explained. The day was “brutal,” but also exhilarating, he said. Completing a canvas entirely outdoors is one of the most peaceful and satisfying experiences one can imagine, he added. “Once you get a taste for plein air it’s almost like a drug. You find harmony with your surroundings and it becomes addictive.” The landscape of a barn under a winter-blue sky and completed in about an hour that frigid day is one of 15 paintings he contributed to an exhibition on now at Gallery in
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FROM LEFT, ARTISTS Dan Ryan, Bill Walters, and J.Allison Robichaud. Missing is Irvin Hawkes. Submitted Photo
as a young man in Canada’s north where he sketched and painted. Ryan later attended the Ontario College of Art and trained as an illustrator at Sheridan College. Irvin Hawkes is relatively new to painting and discovered watercolours after retirement. He’s taken classes from Sarnia’s Kathy Rath as well as numerous artists in Fort Meyers. He won awards once he began exhibiting at juried shows. Bill Walters is well
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New fire hall approved, but at twice the expected cost
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“If you’re going to do it right, do it right the first time.”
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arnia is getting a new $7.3-million fire hall this year to replace the aging station at the corner of Colborne Road and Michigan Avenue. “I’ve got to be honest, it’s a great relief,” Fire Chief Bryan Van Gaver said following council’s unanimous approval last week. “It’s a relief to finally move forward. It’s been a long time coming.” Station #3 serves the city’s north end, the downtown core, Sandy Lane, and several nursing homes. Last year, the station responded to 749 calls.
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It’s been 10 years since the almost 70-year-old fire hall was earmarked for replacement. It can’t accommodate the large fire engines needed to fight highrise fires today. It has no space to decontaminate clothing and equipment, and lacks separate washrooms for men and women. The new station will have 8,500 square feet of space 70% larger than the current one - and two bays instead of one. It will go up west of the existing station, with space for
trucks to leave on Colborne and return on Michigan. “I look forward to cutting the ribbon,” said Chief Van Gaver. If construction moves along as quickly as planned, the new station could be finished by the end of this year. Several councillors said they were shocked that the lowest construction bid came in twice the estimated price. Last April, the price of a new station was pegged at $3.5 million. When it went out for tender this year, the low bid was $7.39 million, including HST, and a 10% contingency budget for unforeseen costs. Before accepting the bid from Concord-based Quad Pro Construction Inc., several
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councillors commented about the surprising increase. “Why is this two times the cost? Do we need that much of a building?” asked Coun. Terry Burrell. “Anytime we downscale with an eye to adding on later, it never happens,” replied Mayor Mike Bradley. “If you’re going to do it right, do it right the first time.” Van Gaver told council he too was concerned about the price hike, but had confidence in the tendering process. The company was unanimously chosen by the entire project team, he said. The chief blamed the pandemic for driving up the price of construction materials. It’s unfortunate the fire hall
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Art Exhibition The Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery presents Newfoundland-based artist Ned Pratt’s exhibition “One Wave,” a 10-year retrospective featuring 30 large photographs of Newfoundland. Running until Sept. 10. Gallery open Wednesday to Friday. For more or to book a free-timed entry ticket, visit www.jnaag.ca FRIDAY, MARCH 11 Art Exhibition The Lawrence House is featuring local artist Jane Hunter’s solo exhibition “From Then Until Now,” and a members’ exhibit “Motion and Movement.” 127 Christia St. S., Wednesday through Sunday to March 27 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more, call 519-337-0507 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 Youth Media Literacy Sexual Assault Survivors’
What’s Happening Centre holding a group session for ages 13-17 to discuss unhealthy and healthy messages in music. 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Zoom. For questions and registration, contact Trish at 519-337-3154 ext. 203 or trish@sascsl.ca Horticulture Naturalist Larry Cornnelis to speak about the importance of native trees, with an emphasis on local rare Carolinian species, at Sarnia Horticultural Society meeting. Navy Club, 1420 Lougar Ave., 7 p.m. Free admission. All welcome. 2022 memberships available for purchase. For more, call Barb at 519-332-5837
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hosts Cribbage every Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. and Euchre every Thursday, 7 p.m. 503 Michigan Ave. All are welcome. For more, call 519-337-9822 Ballroom Dancing The Sarnia Ballroom Dancing Club offering 10 weeks of lessons. Tuesdays are Beginner Waltz & Rumba, 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Lakeroad School For more, visit sarniaballroomdancingclub.ca or call George at 519-542-7438 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 Concert Sarnia Concert Association presents the Cheng2 Duo, a
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WINTER 2022 HOME IMPROVEMENT Solariums give extra comfort and lots of light
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solarium is a room filled with windows that acts as a buffer between the inside and outside of your home. In addition to offering a stunning view of your yard, extra living space and privileged access to lots of natural light, a solarium offers other ben-
efits, too. If you’ve been thinking about adding a solarium to your home, be sure to keep reading.
solarium to your home could really improve your comfort. Here’s how.
THERMAL COMFORT Are you one of those people who suffer terribly during summer heat waves? If so, adding a
During the day, all ventilation outlets and openings between your house and the solarium should be kept closed, with the goal of preventing heat from coming
Double-hung windows feature two large sashes that slide up and down along vertical tracks. They perfectly complement rambler, farmhouse,
bungalow and other modern-traditional style homes. They have many customization options and look good in almost any room.
indoors. However, the outside windows of the solarium should be left open, allowing the hot air to escape.
At night, a solarium allows you to evacuate the hot air that settles naturally in the upper portion of your home. So, once
the sun sets, all doors and vents between your solarium and the inside of your home should be opened. The non-insulated wall collects the cool air and redistributes it. This is why a solarium can actually help you reduce your air condition-
ing costs. And during the winter it has the opposite effect — it acts as a buffer and reduces your heating costs. In other words, as well as being practical and attractive, a solarium is a money-saving investment.
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Slider windows are available in a variety of styles, materials and finishes. They open horizontally rather than vertically, which makes them ideal for spaces with horizontal features. For example, they look good over a counter or in a hallway. Since slider windows are easy to open and close, they’re also practical in hard-to-reach spaces. Casement windows
open inward or outward with a mechanical crank. They’re well suited to contemporary homes and great in rooms where you want to let in a cool breeze.
Bay and bow windows extend outward from the home and are traditionally composed of a picture window flanked by one or more pairs of double-hung or casement windows. Place them anywhere that overlooks a
view or in a living room, family room or bedroom that needs a focal point.
The best windows for your home will depend on your budget and style. In all cases, however, it’s best to make sure they’re energy efficient (look for the Energy Star label) and installed by an experienced contractor.
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Basement insulation 101
nsulation keeps your basement warm in the winter, cool in the summer and dry all year long. But because it’s underground, you can’t approach insulating this area the same way you would the rest of the house. Here’s what you should know.
EXTERIOR OR INTERIOR? If you’re building a new home, insulating the exterior of the basement walls is preferable. Exterior insulation prevents heat loss, inhibits moisture infiltration and
takes up less space inside the house. On an existing home, however, insulating the foundation is impractical and very expensive. Insulating behind the drywall provides similar heat retention and moisture inhibition. However, it does take up more room, which may be a consideration for people with smaller basements. TYPES The most commonly used types of insulation in basements are foam board, fibreglass and spray foam.
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An uninsulated basement can be overly cold in the winter, too hot in the summer and uncomfortably damp year-round. By insulating the space, you’ll lower your energy bills and make it a more comfortable part of your home.
Once you’ve selected a location, surround yourself with colours that evoke nature such as sky blue, forest green and stone grey. Be sure to have at least one live plant nearby.
How to choose the right type of wood stain for your project
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fresh coat of stain can breathe new life into wood furniture and flooring. Here’s an overview of the three most common types of stains.
Oil-based stains are inexpensive, readily available and easy to use. They’re ideal for large projects because they dry slowly and create a uniform appearance. Oil-based stains penetrate deeply, which provides rich colour and a durable finish that often doesn’t require multiple coats.
moisture-prone areas such as kitchens and bathrooms. They dry very quickly, which makes them best suited for small projects. The biggest downside is that they don’t penetrate wood as deeply as oil-based stains, which results in less saturated colours.
Gel-based stains are often described as a cross between stain and paint. They require less preparation than other products as you don’t need to
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Fibreglass is inexpensive but can settle and doesn’t protect from moisture. Spray foam is the most expensive type but can be used almost anywhere and, if properly installed, is water and air proof. Foam board is the easiest to install.
completely sand the wood’s surface to get a good result. In addition, since gel-based stains coat the surface of the wood instead of penetrating it, they’re especially suitable for woods like birch, cherry, maple and pine.
alm and inspiring spaces are becoming increasingly popular. To design your own little wellness retreat, choose a spot in your home that’s as removed as possible from all noise and activity.
lighting the space according to your preferences.
Once the space is set up, use it for meditating, daydreaming, reading, breathing deeply, writing in a diary or listening to music. In 2022, a respite from the stresses of everyday life may be exactly what you need.
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WINTER HOME IMPROVEMENT 2022 How to find the perfect front door
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MATERIALS One thing’s for sure: you can’t buy a front door in the same way as you’d buy a basement or bedroom door. Front doors have to be visually appealing as well as very strong. You’ll find a wide range of models on the market made of different materials, either alone or in combination: • steel • fibreglass
• wood • aluminum • PVC
Each material has its own advantages. Spe cialized companies will be able to advise you about which ones are most suitable for your needs and your budget. SOUGHT-AFTER QUALITIES When shopping for a front door, look for one that has the following characteristics: • shock resistant • good insulation and soundproofing • easy maintenance • enhanced security (solid locks and anchoring systems) COLOURS AND GLAZING Manufacturers offer
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model that complements the style of your home.
PROFESSIONAL ADVICE When you’re shopping around for the perfect front door, ask a professional for advice. One good idea is to go shopping with a photo of the front of your house as well as the dimensions of the existing door opening. This will make it much easier for you to find a
A WORTHWHILE INVESTMENT The front door is a major component of your home, so don’t skimp on quality. This investment of a few hundred — or even a few thousand — dollars could definitely add value to your property.
CUSTOM-MADE Keep in mind that it is always wise to have your front door made to measure; this ensures that its fit, shape, colour and hardware are perfectly adapted to your home. Moreover, if you entrust the installation to experts, the result will be flawless.
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options that mimic the look without the high cost. Think high-end laminate or tile. UPDATE THE HARDWARE New pulls, handles and knobs can make a big impact. This is a simple and inexpensive upgrade that can be done in less than an hour.
The kitchen is often the heart of a home, so make yours a place you love to be.
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WINTER HOME IMPROVEMENT 2022 Four factors to consider Plumbing: trust the pros when selecting flooring T hinking of doing a bit of plumbing work? To avoid some nasty surprises (and the extra costs that come with them), call in a pro.
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hen it comes to flooring, homeowners have a range of options. Popular choices include hardwood, vinyl, terrazzo, laminate, ceramic, cork, natural stone and bamboo. Here are four factors to consider if you need to update your floors.
1. FUNCTION Do you have kids or pets? Do you like to exercise in a particular part of the house? Opt for flooring that’s practical and suits your lifestyle. For instance, while blonde hardwood and white marble floors are stylish, they may not be the best choice if you have a cat or dog with dark fur. Additionally, you may want to avoid flooring that’s excessively hard in rooms where you spend a lot of time on your feet. 2. ATMOSPHERE Flooring is an integral part of your home’s appearance, so make sure you choose a type that contributes to the style you want to create. For example, natural stone generally provides a Zen-like ambiance, whereas blonde hardwood will add warmth to a space. If you want a retro vibe, consider pastel terrazzo. For a more sophisticated look, opt for dark laminate flooring. When you visit your local stores and suppliers, make
sure to compare different flooring samples and seek advice from a qualified salesperson. It’s a good idea to bring along photos of the rooms you’re renovating. 3. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Before you install new flooring, you may need to update the subfloor. This could be the case if you have heavy flooring that requires extra support. It will also be necessary if you choose to install electrical wiring, plumbing or radiant heating in the subfloor. A qualified professional is always the best person to install new flooring. 4. UPKEEP Some types of floors require maintenance that goes beyond simply sweeping and mopping.
For example, you need to periodically apply a sealant to porous flooring such as unglazed tile, limestone and concrete. In the case of hardwood, you need to sand and varnish it every so often. Before you settle on a particular type of flooring, make sure you know what sort of upkeep it requires. Keep in mind there are professionals who can provide expert advice. Contractors, interior designers and the staff at your local home improvement and furniture stores will be able to recommend specific solutions for your home.
WORKING WITH A PLUMBER Even before you begin your renovations, a plumber can determine the extent of the plumbing work that will be required. He or she will be able to give you a detailed quote as well as the total approximate cost of the project. If you decide to go ahead and have your plumbing work done by a professional, make sure the person you hire has the proper qualifications and ask for references from people in your neighbourhood. Some plumbers are qualified to do more than install and repair pipes; they may also be able to install gas pipes, sprinkler systems, and air conditioning and heating systems. USE QUALITY PRODUCTS Specialized plumbing stores offer the best products,
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Death N Death Notices otices Recent Passings Up To March 1 2022 D.J. ROBB FUNERAL HOME • • • • • •
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McCORMACK FUNERAL HOME • Beauchamp, Mireille (Mar 1, 2022) • Munro, Bryan (Feb 28, 2022) • Powell, Rosemary (Feb 27, 2022) • Hodgins, Ellen (Feb 25, 2022) • Nyp, Margret (Feb 18, 2022) • Sicard, Eldege (Feb 13, 2022) McKENZIE & BLUNDY FUNERAL HOME • • • •
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Gillis, Bernadette (Mar 1, 2022) Konte, Jozef (Mar 1, 2022) Washington, Jesse (Mar 1, 2022) Mackenzie, Duncan (Feb 26, 2022) Baron, Joyce (Feb 25, 2022) Stocks, Frieda (Feb 24, 2022) Jeansonne, Barbara (Feb 22, 2022) McAllister, Catherine (Feb 21, 2022) Douglas, Calvin (Feb 21, 2022) Borody, Annie (Feb 20, 2022) Tomlinson, Jack (Feb 20, 2022) Lounsberry, William (Feb 20, 2022) Colter, Jason (Feb 19, 2022) Young, Joseph (Feb 19, 2022) Martin, Elaine (Feb 19, 2022) Powless, Daniel (Feb 18, 2022) MacLeod, Gloria (Feb 17, 2022) Brooks, Daniel (Feb 17, 2022) Wiles, Donald (Feb 16, 2022) Boshman, Norma (Feb 16, 2022)
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WILLIAMS, Aldéa (Adele) 1936 - 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Aldéa (Adele) Williams (Lirette), resident of Auberge du Soleil, Dieppe and formerly of Saint-Antoine, announces her passing at the UHC Dr Georges-L Dumont, Moncton on Tuesday March 1, 2022 at the age of 85. She was married to the late Emile Lirette. Born in Saint-Antoine, she was the daughter of the late Philip and the late Exelda (Gagnon) Williams. She was our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousins and friend. She will be sadly missed by her children; Willy Bartley, Marie Knight, Debbie Welsh (Dave), her grandchildren; John Dingman, Crystal Dingman (Alain), Shawn Knight (Mel), Brandon Welsh, Jennifer Knight (Dylon Dupuis), Kyle Welsh and her great grandchildren; Ryan Knight and Bryant Carey. She also leaves to mourn her siblings; Régina Gionet (Blaise), Adelard Williams (Francine), her sister-inlaw Rita Williams and her brother-in-law Norman Robichaud as well as several nephews and nieces and cousins. She was predeceased by one son Glenn Lirette, her four brothers; Camille, Irenee, Uris (late Azélie), Gerard (late Lina), five sisters; Cecile Cormier (late Chris), Lucy, Maria Cormier (late Laurie), Lyda Arsenault (late Alfred) and Angela Robichaud. Visitations and funeral service will be held at Maillet Funeral Home, 29 rue de l’église, Bouctouche at a later date. Special thanks to; Louise and Hélène Boissonnault, Judson Cassidy, Michel Melanson, Dr. Jules Cormier, Dr. Mélanie Desjardins Godbout, all the nurses and any others who have been there for her. In Aldéa’s memory, donations may be made to the donor’s choice. Funeral arrangements are in the professional care of Maillet Funeral Home, Bouctouche. www.mailletfuneralhome.ca
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Larry Pretty April 24, 1965 - March 6, 2003
March comes with sad regret, The month, the day, we never forget, You passed away without goodbye, Our memories of you will never die. Silent thoughts, a secret tear, A constant wish that you were here, No need of words except to say, We know you’re with us every day. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by Mom, Dawn, Kelly, Morgan and Jason
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GILLIS, Bernadette
89, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2022 at Vision Nursing Home in Sarnia. She leaves her brothers Ed McCormack and John McCormack, her children: Michael (Heather) Gillis, Jo-Anne Gillis (John Dontas), Mary Lou BerryMcKellar (Stuart McKellar), Gerry Gillis (Stan Marsh), Daniel Gillis (Martha Fairgrieve), and Alan (Janice) Gillis. Cherished grandmother of James Gillis (Becky), Jennifer Gillis (Andy Delisi), Kristofer Dontas, Kevin Dontas (Mollie Greenfield), Michael Berry (Carolyn), Gina Gillis (Mackenzie), Liam Gillis, Cameron Gillis, Vincent Gillis, Molly Knowles (Kris), and great grandmother of Kali and Hunter Gillis, Leo Delisi, Ellie and Molly Berry, Marshall and Osmund Knowles. Predeceased by her husband Bernie Gillis, her sister Mary Anderson, her brothers Alec, Joe, Hugh, Bill, Al, Ronald and Robert McCormack. She will be dearly missed by many nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, and close friends. Born and raised in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, the daughter of Albert and Catherine (McGillvary) McCormack, she was a lifelong resident of Sarnia-Lambton and member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Brights Grove. Bernadette was a homemaker for many years, followed by a career in retail sales at Zellers Men’s Wear and Irene Hill Women’s Clothing. She was a person whom people were naturally drawn to due to her kindness, sharp wit and great sense of humour. She claimed her biggest accomplishment was her children, and always had time and love for all members of her large family. A special thank you to her PSW Amy Gratton, the staff at Rosewood Manor, Bluewater Health and Vision Nursing Home, who lovingly cared for Bernadette. Cremation has taken place. Private interment and memorial celebration of life will take place at a future date. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to Bluewater Health, Vision Nursing Home or Rosewood Manor (cheques only at the funeral home please). Memories and condolences may be sent online at www.smithfuneralhome.ca.
JOHN GARY GIROUX May 6, 1971 - March 8, 2021
Of all the special gifts in life However great or small To have you “John” as our son Was the greatest gift of all A special time A special place A special son We can not replace With an aching heart We whisper low We miss you “John” We love you so !
Never to be forgotten , always loved Mom & Dad, Christine, Warren and Matthew
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In Loving Memory
RONALD SCOTT August 31, 1940 - March 14, 2018
The happy hours we once enjoyed, how sweet their memory still, but losing you has left a space, this world can never fill. Missed and Lovingly Remembered by Beth, Michael & Monica and All Families
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Your life was full of loving deeds Forever thoughtful of our special needs Today and tomorrow our whole lives through will always love and cherish you
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the estate of SHIRLEY ILONA HANAK Late of Sarnia, Ontario. Creditors and others having claims against the above estate are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Estate Trustee on or before the 31st day of March A.D. 2022 after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to claims that have been received. JAMES JOSEPH CARPENETO Barrister and Solicitor Estate Trustee 316 Christina St N, Sarnia, Ontario N7T 5V5
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John William Stewart The family of John William Stewart would like to express their sincere appreciation to our relatives, friends and neighbours following his passing on Thursday, November 25, 2021. Special thanks to those who supplied food and sent flowers, Matthew Stevens, Tom Rankin for piping, COPA for the fly over, the Aamjiwnaang Community as well Smith Funeral Home for their support.
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The family of the late Michael Greene, would like to thank everyone for their kindness shown during the loss of our beloved son and brother. Our heartfelt appreciation to our friends, neighbours and family for their charitable donations, flowers, sympathy cards and on-line messages. We wish to thank Knight’s Funeral Home.
On our day of kindness February 19, 2022 we show some extra kindness to some place or person in our community in need of some kindness. On our 10th Annual National Day of kindness we made 75 turkey pies to River City Vineyard and 21 turkey pies to Ohana house. The names listed were there putting the pies together: Pat MacGreger, Henry Korstanje, TerryMacGreger, Judy Moffatt & Marcia Struck.
The Sarnia Kinsmen.ca meet on 2nd & 4th Wednesday at 6:45pm every month Sept-June Navy Veterans Building. 1420 LOUGAR AVE, SARNIA
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A special appreciation to the city of London for their services and care when needed by Mike. The outpouring of love and support after the loss of our son and brother has been heartwarming. It is appreciated more than you know. With love, Mom and Dad Patricia and Tim Greene, brother Ryan Greene, and sister Victoria McKinlay & Family
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. R.G.
TO MARK the opening of Sarnia’s newest McDonald’s restaurant, local franchisees Colleen and Peter Buckley donated $10,000 to Access Open Minds, a new youth mental health centre expected to open downtown this year. Submitted Photo
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s soon as he returned from the Beijing Olympic Games last week, Sarnia’s Michael Marinaro headed straight to the rink — this time, though, in hockey skates. “I came in to surprise my niece who is playing hockey,” said the Canadian figure skating champion, who arrived at the Moore Sports Complex just in time for seven-year-old Monroe Marinaro’s team practice, where he helped teach a few new skating skills to some lucky Jr. Flags players. “She was pretty excited to see me,” said Marinaro, who had to dust off his old pond hockey skates. “And a couple of the kids knew who I was, so they were pretty pumped up.” Marinaro, 30, spent the weekend in his hometown and was also celebrated at the Point Edward Arena, where he first laced up his figure skates as a youngster. The visit followed a whirlwind two weeks at the 2022 Olympics, where he and partner Kirsten Moore-Towers finished tenth in pairs’ figure skating, and fourth in the team event. “It was a pretty special experience,” he said, noting it was much different than the 2018 games in Pyongchang, where he was joined by parents Albert and Bev, and brothers Rob and Joe. But the upside of limited fans meant Marinaro and his fellow athletes were free to attend as many events as they wanted. “I had a bunch of days off where I saw a lot of different sports, so it was a really cool experience.” Marinaro and Moore-Towers, a St. Catharines native, were 13th after scoring 62.51 in the pairs’ short program. Their free skate earned them a score of 118.86, for a total of
'COACH' MICHAEL MARINARO looks on as a group of Mooretown Minor Hockey players attend practice with the Sarnia native. Marinaro had just returned from the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing, where he placed tenth in pairs figure skating with partner Kirsten Moore-Towers, and fourth in the team event. TARA JEFFREY The Journal
181.37, bumping them up to 10th. The Chinese pair of Sui Wenjing and Han Cong won gold on home ice, while Russian Olympic Committee skaters Evgenia Tarasova and Vladimir Morozov took silver, and 2021 world champions Anastasia Mishina and Aleksandr Galliamov took the bronze. Now based in Oakville, Marinaro is gearing up for a two-month “Stars on Ice” cross-Canada tour along with his partner and an impressive lineup of skaters, beginning April 29 in Halifax. In the meantime, he’ll soak up as much family time as he can — even if it means filling in as hockey coach. “I am beyond happy to give back,” he said. “I spent so many hours in all of the arenas around here — I wouldn’t have been able to get where I am today
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without the support of the whole city. “But especially the Point Edward Skating Club,” he added. “That’s where I took my first steps, that’s where I represented right up until last year when I moved to Oakville — so, over 20 years.” Marinaro said he’s looking forward to embarking on a coaching career, as he bids farewell to his final competitive season. “It’s time for me to hang it up,” he said, “and step onto the other side of the boards and help encourage some other skaters to get there.”
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