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ity Hall has backtracked on a fee increase that prompted a public outcry and concerns about affordability at Sarnia’s only outdoor public swimming pool. The cost of admission to Tecumseh Pool had jumped to $5 this year, after being $2 prior to the pandemic, and free the past two years. The $5 applied to anyone entering the facility — whether swimming or not. The 150% increase drew criticism on social media and at City Hall, where complaints started piling up last week. The pool, supported by the late philanthropist Norma Cox as part of the Norma Cox Youth Centre, is a summer haven for low-income families. The move followed a new operating agreement signed recently with the YMCA. The new fee structure was not publicly announced and upset many as word spread. “There’s definitely a lot of people that are disappointed,” said Crystal Bisson Wrightson, who added the pool has been a lifesaver for her three children. All three suffer chronic pain stemming from a connective tissue disorder that rules out most sports, except swimming. “I used to pile them in the van and go for a family swim for $8. Now I can't even get two in for that price,” she said. “There is not a lot in Sarnia for youth to do, especially youth without the financial means to go to movies, shopping, participate in day camps, go bowling, etc.” On Friday, city officials changed course and said all fees related to swimming and programming at the pool would return to 2019 levels, effective immediately. Continued on 3

"LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES" have exploded in popularity across Sarnia-Lambton over the past two years, with more than 45 up and running and 13 more expected to launch this summer. This new one at 253 Bright St. was decorated by children from the neighbourhood. From left are: Steward Lauren Davidson, Anne-Belle Dunn, 8, Ava Smith, 9, Xavier Serratore, 7, Ally Osborne Smith, 9, and Arthur Davidson, 7. For more on the phenomena, please see page 4. CATHY DOBSON The Journal

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n unusually high numbers of people seeking medical care at Sarnia’s emergency department is putting pressure on staff and increasing wait times, says Paula Reaume-Zimmer, VP of Integrated Services at Bluewater Health. “We’ve never seen this kind of volume,” she said. “We are holding our own but it’s a challenge.” The last four months have seen a steady increase in ER visitors, rising from 140 to 150 patients a day to 172 to 200 daily. “That’s a pretty big jump,” said Reaume-Zimmer. "Our Emerg staff are really feeling the weight of the demand and just getting over a very tiring two years of Covid." She added that, according to the most recent number, nine out of 10 ER visitors are admitted to hospital in less than 18 hours. Ontario Health tracks wait times for all provincial hospitals. The most recent data from May showed it took an average of 1.6 hours to have an initial physician assessment at Bluewater Health’s ER. Local patients who were not admitted were there 2.8 hours to 3.3 hours, depending on severity of illness. Those admitted waited an average of 9.3 hours from registration to getting a bed, according to Ontario Health. Reaume-Zimmer disputes Ontario Health’s numbers. She said on average the time to admit an ER patient is 3.9 hours. But she didn’t argue that these are difficult times for frontline emergency staff dealing with higher than usual volumes. Patients are arriving at Emergency with more complex conditions, likely because they delayed medical care during the pandemic, she said. Continued on 3 34 Years

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Continued from 1 Open swim admissions to the pool were reduced to $2 per person, per visit, and Aquafit classes reduced to $2 per person, per session. The changes will include swim lesson fees — which the YMCA had set at $100 per child, per two-week session. Sarnia handed over operation of the facility including swim lessons, aquatic classes and open swims - to the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario this year as a pilot project. The agreement came after the Canadian Red Cross announced it would no longer offer its aquatics programming and lifeguard training. “This meant the historical Red Cross swim lesson

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Continued from 1 Numerous hospitals in Ontario are reporting ER waits of 20 hours and more. Some ERs have closed for several days because of staff shortages. But Bluewater Health’s

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programming offered by the City of Sarnia Lifeguards can no longer be offered, and new programming would need to be developed and adopted through the support of an alternate agency,” city staff said in a May report, noting Sarnia typically spends $135,000 on lifeguards at the pool. The staff report did not cite a pool fee increase. Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley said one day earlier he and council were not aware of the 150% hike for open swim admissions implemented by the YMCA. “I am concerned about the size of that fee… it did come as a surprise,” he said. In an email to council, community services general manager Stacey Forfar said that without the YMCA partnership the

city couldn’t’t have offered swimming lessons and aquatic programming this summer. The programming offered at Tecumseh Pool is the same as that offered at the YMCA in Sarnia. Before City Hall backtracked, Paul Skuza, centre manager at the YMCA Sarnia-Lambton Jerry McCaw Family Centre, told The Journal city officials were aware of the fee increase. “A big team of people worked on this. It wasn’t like we pulled the number out of thin air,” he said. "It was agreed upon… with the city approving the charges.” Skuza said he’s hearing from concerned residents and is listening. “I just want to go on record and say we do care about the wellbeing of

ER continues to handle the pressure and is almost fully staffed, said Reaume-Zimmer. “On a day-to-day basis, we’re working hard to staff Emergency. We’re occasionally down one or two nurses or other help, but we have our Emergency Department covered for the

summer,” she said. One reason the hospital has managed skyrocketing ER volumes is an initiative called NOW (No One Waits) that it launched prior to the pandemic, Reaume-Zimmer said. “So we were already focusing on improving flow across Bluewater Health,

IN THIS FILE PHOTO, children line up to enter the Cox Youth Centre pool and splash pad at Tecumseh Park. Journal File Photo

the community, and of course we have to operate as a business to make sure we’re sustainable, to ensure we can still run all these great quality programs and cover costs,” he said. “We have some commu-

nication that maybe wasn’t shared as well as it could have been with everybody, because I think there’s some assumptions being made.” Access to the newly renovated splash pad at

Tecumseh is free, and free two-hour pool swims are available Saturdays and Sundays, sponsored by Noelle’s Gift and the YMCA. The Y also has subsidy programs available for those who qualify.

and often our leadership refer to it as a saving grace that prepared us for the COVID response.” NOW includes daily 8 a.m. huddles of hospital leadership to discuss the busiest “hot spots” are and how to improve patient flow. A shortage of inpatient beds means a backup

in ER and longer waits. Bluewater Health is averaging 85% to 90% capacity, so patient flow, length of stay and discharges are critical, Reaume-Zimmer explained. She called the NOW initiative the “backbone to our ability to manage our demand right now.”

Bluewater Health’s Petrolia ER has an average wait time for an initial physician’s assessment of 2 hours, in nine out of 10 cases. The average time it takes to be admitted in Petrolia is 1.4 hours, according to numbers provided by Reaume-Zimmer.

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Growing little libraries show you can’t overdue books

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n just a few short weeks, Lauren Davidson says her Little Free Library has made a big impact. Not only does the colourful wooden box on her front lawn provide a free book to anyone who wants one, it’s become a gathering spot for area children and a great way for Davidson to meet more neighbours. “Having our own library is the coolest thing ever,” she says. “It starts so many conversations around books. And I’ve invited local artists to leave art and short stories so the community can share in those too.” Davidson installed her Little Free Library in June, joining a worldwide movement that

arrived in Sarnia about five years ago and took off during the pandemic. The number of Little Free Libraries in Sarnia-Lambton has doubled to at least 45 over the past two years, and 13 more are expected to launch this summer. As many as 30 could be operating in Sarnia alone by September. The premise is simple. Anyone who wants one can take a book without obligation. If they like, they can donate back. The Little Free Library organization encourages owners to become registered stewards, so they show up on the Little Free Library app and people can easily find them. Stewards also have access to publisher giveaways and other perks. The movement was started 13 years ago by Todd Bol, an edu-

cator in Wisconsin who built a mini model of a schoolhouse in memory of his mom who was a teacher. He filled it with books that anyone could take at no cost. Literacy Lambton had run a program called “Take a Book” at various agencies, but it closed down during the pandemic. “Once it hit, I felt it was important to champion reading in neighbourhoods,” said executive director Tracy Pound, who urged homeowners, clubs, churches and businesses to install Little Free Libraries. Service clubs got on board and several were built with a Sarnia Community Foundation grant. “The magic of Little Free Libraries, and why I love it so much, is that it puts literacy into neighbourhoods. It gives people a chance to meet each other and connect over a book,” said Pound, who bookbombs new ones with stock from the agency.

excited to be doing this,” said Davidson, who posts about her library on Instagram (@madeonbright). “You can’t beat it for a conversation piece.”

If inventory gets low, stewards can reach out on social media, ask for a book-bombing from Literacy Lambton, or get donations from books stores and sales. “What’s happening in Sarnia-Lambton is really a phenomenon. It’s all about children, teens and adults taking a book and giving a book,” Pound said. “The goodness of Little Free Libraries is that it’s really owned by the community.” Perhaps that’s why vandalism has not been a big issue, she added. “I’ve talked to a lot of stewards and I’m not aware of any vandalism.” Last winter, some Little Free Libraries were converted to pantries to provide needed toiletries or warm clothing. Davidson hopes hers will become an art and reading hub for the Bright Street neighbourhood. “I love reading and I love our neighbourhood so I’m really

QUICK STUDY OF LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES (LFLs) • To find local LFLs, Go to Literacy Lambton’s Facebook page. The top pinned post has an up-to-date list; • Stewards around the world register their LFLs at www. littlefreelibrary.org. Download a mobile app to locate them all; • As estimated 150,000 LFLs exist in 108 countries; • A dozen more are about to be installed locally, largely due to local Rotary clubs; • 92% of people say their neighbourhood feels like a friendlier place because of a LFL; • 72% of volunteer stewards have met more neighbours because of LFLs.

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Would-be mayor makes (fashion) statement at City Hall

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oun. Nathan Colquhoun has no regrets about wearing a tank top and straw fedora to a recent city council meeting, but says he won’t do it again. He also says he intends to run for mayor this fall, but hadn’t yet filed the paperwork last week. Colquhoun said the June 27th tank-top stunt was done to make a point to Coun. Bill Dennis, who had proposed a dress code of “professional business attire” at council meetings. Dennis argued that how councillors dress reflects their level of respect for staff and delegations. His proposal was defeated. Colquhoun said later he’s certain the dress code was directed at him because he’d worn a pair of shorts to an earlier meeting and has had a number of conflicts with Dennis this term. Colquhoun said it rankled him because what should be important at City Hall are ideas and values, not what someone wears. Dennis said that people in leadership roles projecting a professional appearance is “just common sense.”

“We are all responsible for the business of the city and as such these are business meetings, and therefore business attire should not shock anyone,” Dennis said. Colquhoun told The Journal what shocks him is the media coverage his tank top received. Stories appeared in newspapers and radio programs across the country. “This whole thing plays into the narrative between Bill and I. We come from two very different worlds,” Colquhoun said. “He is more of a man of oldschool respectability and I am more grassroots.” During the June 27 council meeting, Dennis asked Colquhoun if he would attend a job interview in a tank top. Colquhoun, a partner in five Sarnia-based businesses, said he would. “I’m really proud of so much that we’re doing on council. I think we’re really doing some amazing stuff,” he said after the meeting. “All of this is just a distraction and everyone wants to talk about real issues, like helping small business, the waterfront plan and active transportation,” he said. “It’s so absurd to make it about us and not the city.” Colquhoun, 37, is completing

COUNCILLOR NATHAN COLQUHOUN speaking at the June 27th city council meeting. City of Sarnia photo

his first term on council. He said he believe he could be more effective as mayor, and intends to go after the job Mike Bradley has held for 34 years. “I don’t really know what the appetite for my style will be,” he confessed. “But I don’t want to be a councillor again, so I don’t really mind risking my

council position. “I think Sarnia is ready for something different. The mayor sets the narrative and the tone for the city and that’s not something I can do as a councillor.” Colquhoun said he values Dennis’ perspective on council and wasn’t trying to be derogatory. “I think he sees the potential

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Things are different today, if memory serves correctly MARG JOHNSON

ecently we had my two sisters and their husbands over for a turkey dinner. My dearly beloved had actually found a turkey roll and we’d been saving it for a special occasion. It was a fun evening, but also provided a shock. As I child I had endured countless nights around the dinner table, bored, listening to my mom and dad go on and on about who had died and who they were related to. “Remember that time when…? Yet there we were, reminiscing about our childhood. We had become our parents. My husband and I, with kids far flung around the globe, find ourselves “remembering” a life that was problem-free: Playing hide ‘n seek on the Nature Trail; sliding down slides in Canatara Park that burned your backside in summer and froze it in winter; riding bikes way down Confed to my Aunt Helena’s for a visit; spending recess skating on an ice rink at Bridgeview Public that Mr. Szertzema watered

every evening; walking and later biking to and from school. And Marg Johnson how you HAD to be home by 4:30 “or else.” Looking back, it all seems so “Andy of Mayberry,” a life full of friends that you literally stood on the back stoop and “called” on. We look back and think, “Wow, it was so much better than what kids have now.” Children no longer play outside until the streetlights come on. We hesitate to drink from a fountain, let alone from the hose in the backyard. Walking along the beach A POSTCARD OF Canatara Park Beach, circa 1950s, before the arrival of paved parking lots, lifeguard building and other we search for broken amenities. glass. Dave Burwell Collection, Sarnia Historical Society When did we become So, it begs the question: or hide and seek under Park or down older city broke his arm. so afraid - so cautious What has changed our bushes. streets, pausing in their Do you remember that? always on the lookout? But, as my parents, and cars outside of a particuAs if there’s a boogie man world so much that we no longer see care-free theirs before them, I find lar house. Sarnia’s Marg Johnson ready to destroy what’s It’s their way of afchildren running in packs myself longing for that is a retired Child & Youth yours. firming the past as they from house to house, and quiet, peaceful sense of Worker who formerly My wise husband inremember it. hiding behind trees on belonging. formed me that Socrates worked with behaviour See, I didn’t dream all the Nature Trail? That probably explains had described the chilchildren as an educationthat coz there’s our old Frankly, I’m too old why so many “seniors” dren of his era, and guess al assistant at the York house, and there’s the and stiff to play “kick the can be seen driving what? Children haven’t Catholic District School tree where Jimmy fell and Board. can” around the house, slowly through Canatara changed.

I don’t play flavourites when it comes to ice cream NADINE WARK

emember those endless warm sunny days when, as a kid, you had the whole summer to indulge in ice cream? Summer and ice cream just go together. In Corunna, there were no specialized shops like today, but the local variety stores served up both cones and milkshakes. I can remember a milkshake maker on a counter behind the cashier, and believe that brand

is still out there today. Come summer, some of us would put the Nadine Wark penny candy on hold and concentrated on filling up on frozen dairy. My friends and I would pick out the flavours we wanted, which in the early days were mainly chocolate, vanilla, strawberry. A single scoop cost 10 cents; a double was 25.

It was hard to choose even then, and today some stores offer 50 or more flavours. Now that’s what I call progress! In addition to scooped cones, you could lift the lid on small freezers and choose from a wide assortment of frozen bars, nutty cones, ice cream sandwiches, and those small containers that came with a wooden spoon attached. A couple of restaurants in Corunna served milkshakes and sundaes. My mother once worked at a place called the Wag-

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on-Wheel, and I think that’s where I first got hooked on milkshakes. She used to say, “I don’t know how you can drink that much of the same thing … so cold! (She was a tea-drinker). As a teen I spent my summers in Alvinston. Its two restaurants - the Hilltop and Stover’s – each served up their own ice cream concoctions, all approved by me. The old-fashioned booths and stools at the counter had small tabletop jukeboxes, and a larger one about mid-way

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down the aisle. We would pop in a quarter and listen to a good old rock ‘n roll tune as we downed milkshakes, sundaes and banana splits. For some reason, I would envision my mother looking on as she sipped her tea. Sometimes, a fellow named Roy Murray would pile the neighborhood kids in a VW bus and drive us to the now long-gone Dairy Queen on Vidal Street, where we were all treated to a Dilly Bar. Back then, no seat belts

were required and the bus was filled with boisterous kids all moving around. These days, I still enjoy ice cream and have a real thing for milkshakes. They conjure up memories of my youth, when ice cream treats were a big part of my endless summer days. Nadine Wark is a retired office administrator and freelance writer in Sarnia.

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Passing pedestrians on nature trail should be clear as a bell

Sir: My family has moved from a fast-paced life in Sarnia to a more relaxed life in the country. Since moving in the fall of 2021 we have used the Howard Watson Nature Trail daily, walking with the dog, by ourselves, and with grandchildren. It’s a quiet place to reflect. We know how great it is to have this trail, in all seasons.

The trail is no secret, and many others who use also

Sir: Sarnia's Roman Catholic Community is celebrating the first anniversary of its Family of Parishes. The Sarnia Bluewater Roman Catholic Family of Parishes was inaugurated on July 10, 2021. Seven churches in Sarnia and Bright’s Grove (Our Lady of Mercy, Queen of Peace, Sacred Heart, St. Benedict, St. Joseph, St. Michael, and St. Thomas d'Aquin) joined together under one pastoral team of five Priests, four Deacons and two Lay Ecclesial Ministers, leading nearly 3,000 registered Roman Catholic families. This ambitious project was just one of 31 Families of Parishes enacted in the Diocese of London by Bishop Fabbro, bringing together approximately

130 parishes that were to some extent stand-alone. The adventurous part for the Sarnia Family of Parishes is that it was enacted in the middle of COVID-19, with restrictions were in place and several outright lockdowns. Although initially this inhibited the ability to gather together and establish new friendships and ministries, we quickly adapted by enacting technologies such as live stream mass, sacramental preparation, and Alpha on-line and Zoom meetings. Despite the lockdowns, it was a productive year with more than 100 Baptisms and 200 First Communions, and nearly 200 Confirmations. Four Alpha programs were facilitated on-

line, two Charisms workshops completed, and more than 2,000 masses celebrated. As well, $40,000 was raised for Ukraine relief, and material assistance provided to those in need through our Knights of Columbus councils, Catholic Women's leagues and St. Vincent de Paul conferences. Our one-year anniversary was celebrated on July 10 at St. Patrick's High School with mass followed by entertainment, food, and games for children. For more, call the Family of Parishes at 519-336-2653, by email at sbrcfp.dol.ca, or visit sarniacatholic.ca

Sir: We were enjoying a quiet summer night recently when suddenly we could hear a waterfront concert happening miles away. There are unavoidable sounds in Sarnia. I appreciate that ships must sound their horn, and trains must signal at a road crossing. CAER issues warnings for start-up flaring and process upsets in the Valley.

But outdoor concert season is Sarnia is an open ticket to pollute the silence as people are trying to have a quiet night in their back yard. If I wanted to go to the concert I’d buy a ticket, and not sit miles away “enjoying the entertainment.” If someone wants to be 20 feet from the stage, that is their

choice. But a concert happening downtown should entertain its audience, not the entire city. The City of Sarnia needs to better manage public concerts and cap noise restrictions. Respectfully,

instead of the road is a fantastic option, but… Bicycle bells are not expensive. I suppose after spending hundreds if not thousands on a bicycle and purchasing fancy racing shirts and shorts there may not be much left for a bell. In this case, riders can still yell out when they are coming up on someone. As Canadians we are known

for being very polite, saying thank you and your welcome, opening doors for others, etc. So why not get a bell for your bicycle so no one gets hurt? It’s just the right thing to do.

Sir: I want to express my gratitude to the Sarnia community for its effort to push back on the recent admission fee hikes at the Cox Youth Centre/ Tecumseh Pool. I was overjoyed to learn that their energy and passion motivated the City to revert to a $2 admission fee from $5. I was shocked and heartbroken when I learned of the dramatic increase last week. With a heavy but driven heart, I wrote a letter to The Journal expressing my concerns. I reflected on my childhood experiences as a patron and shared my perspectives as a former lifeguard and manager of Tecumseh Pool. I expressed concern that the $5 admission fee would render the pool inaccessible to the children and families who need it most. I noted the change seemed misaligned with the spirit of philanthropist Norma Cox. I was thrilled to learn The Journal was working on a news story. As someone who firmly believes in the power of collectives, I sent my letter to

Mayor Bradley and council, city management, and the YMCAs of Southwestern Ontario. I was unprepared for what happened next. The letter was shared nearly 300 times on social media. Many community members shared their disappointment regarding the price hike. I want to thank everyone who put their heart and passion behind this cause, including Tara Jeffrey at the Sarnia Journal for her dedicated reporting, and the City of Sarnia and Jerry McCaw Family Centre YMCA for their responsiveness. This change happened only because the community pushed for it. You did this. We did this. Take that knowledge and let it empower residents to continue to organize and mobilize for meaningful change.

appreciate how lucky they are to have it. But given how busy it can get, why do some people on bicycles not have a bell to let others know they are coming up behind them. I did say some, because a lot do, or have the courtesy to call out, “On your left or on your right.” Riding a bicycle is great exercise and riding on the trail

Thank you City Hall, for reversing pool fee increase

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— Rev. Brian Jane Sarnia

The noise from outdoor concerts is air pollution

— Michael Murray Sarnia

Professional hockey games have become ‘Gambling Night in Canada’

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don’t forget to make your bets.” The liberties we have for gambling have certainly expanded over the years, but do we need to be constantly reminded about online betting throughout the game? In 2018, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman signed a multi-

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Outdoor Indigenous space to open at college next year “A project of this capacity highlights the college’s commitment to Truth & new Indigenous-focused Reconciliation and lets outdoor space will be Indigenous students know a welcome addition at they belong here – knowing Lambton College, officials say. “Projects like this are exactly that they can succeed, what I have looked for when knowing that there’s space attending post-secondary insti- carved out for them to tutions,” said Summer Catt, Lambton’s Indigenous Student make sure that they feel Council president and a mem- comfortable.”

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ber of the steering committee for the new Outdoor Indigenous Space. “A project of this capacity highlights the college’s commitment to Truth & Reconciliation and lets Indigenous students know they belong here – knowing that they can succeed, knowing that there’s space carved out for them to make sure that they feel comfortable.” The facility, currently in the planning and design phase, will be an area where Indigenous learners can feel welcome and have a sense of ownership, the college said in a news release.

— Summer Catt

The concept was first identified in the 2014-16 Indigenous Academic and Student Success Plan. The steering committee includes current students and alumni, community members, representatives of the Indigenous Education Council, as well as an Elder and a Knowledge Keeper. Led by architect Wanda Dalla Costa — the first, First Nation female architect in Canada — ATRR Architects and Red Quill will oversee the design of the outdoor space.

ARTIST RENDERING OF the proposed design for an Indigenous Outdoor Space at Lambton College. Submitted Photo

It can host cultural events and ceremonies, while allowing Indigenous learners to network and socialize. Suncor Energy has committed $600,000 towards the project, which is set to open in

the fall of 2023. “This project shows Lambton’s investment in the reconciliation process,” said Jane Manning, the college’s manager of Indigenous Education. “It needed to be meaningful

and purposeful, and it really was about giving back.” A video of the proposed design can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=qWyEkcPke3Q.

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he revitalization of Sarnia’s historic SCITS building has taken another step forward. “I think this is a massive win for us,” Coun. Brian White said after city council approved planning and rezoning changes. Plans for the Wellington Street building include a private school, daycare, commercial space and student dormitories. The dorms would house students attending the school, as well as some some International students from Lambton College. “I believe strongly that this addresses various needs we have in our community; obviously student housing alone is a considerable issue,” White said. Toronto-area developer Rakesh Gupta, who purchased the 9.2-acre property in 2021, requested an amendment to change the land designation from ‘institutional’ to ‘apartment residential.’

The former high school building is expected to house 253 students, 86 daycare spots, and create 40 new jobs, according to a report from Monteith Brown Planning Consultants. The 100-year-old school site has been empty since it closed in 2019, prompting concern from some neighbours about security and vandalism. James Gandier of Hughes Intelligence Canada said the company has been working with Gupta “since day one” to ensure site security, which includes regular patrols and live video feeds. “After hearing his vision and what he wants to do with the property, we fully endorse what he has in store for it, and we’re quite excited to work in the future with him,” he said. The site is a focal point of Mitton Village, where years of efforts to revitalize the area are finally starting to payoff, White said, pointing to ongoing engagement between developers and neighbours, businesses, and members of the Mitton Village Community Development Advi-

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maintained possession of a derelict hospital … Those issues appear to be resolving very quickly and I believe that Mitton Village is going to be a very different place in a couple of years.”

Land swap The Sarnia Journal’s weekly trivia challenge 1 T 8 5 2 6 9 3 7 10 4 he Village of Point Edward has worked out a proposed land swap with the Federal Bridge Corporation. If the deal is approved, the Village would obtain former residential lots adjacent to the Point Edward Memorial Arena and Veterans Park. The land would be used to expand the park for passive use, the Village said. Federal Bridge Corporation would obtain the former Bridge Street road allowance, allowing it to better control access to the bridge plaza. An open house was held June 8, followed by a 30-day public comment period.

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50 to 60 cars from Sarnia Street Machines. Featuring DJ Matt McNeil, 50/50 draw, food for purchase and vendors. 180 Bunker Ave., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Walk-in admission donation to Pathways. For more, call 226-778-0539 MONDAY, JULY 25 Genealogy Ontario Ancestors Lambton County hosting a virtual drop-in and chat to talk and answer questions about genealogy in Lambton County. Nicole Aszalos from Lambton County Archives will drop in. 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. For Zoom link, email lambton@ogs.on.ca Sounds of Summer Sarnia’s Outdoor Concert Series, featuring Cassie Noble (Indie Folk Pop). Beginning at 7 p.m. at the Seaway Kiwanis Wedding Pavilion in Canatara Park. Free admission. Bring your own lawn chair. For more, visit https://calendar.sarnia.ca/. Hard copies of the full schedule are available at City Hall TUESDAY, JULY 26 Sounds of Summer Sarnia’s Outdoor Concert Series, featuring Borderline (variety). Beginning at 7 p.m. at the Suncor Agora in Centennial Park. Free admission. Bring your own lawn chair. For more, visit https:// calendar.sarnia.ca/. Hard copies of the full schedule are available at City Hall WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 Sounds of Summer Sarnia’s Outdoor Concert Series, featuring the Jammin Quartet (variety). Beginning at 7 p.m. at the Gazebo in Kenwick Park. Free admission. Bring your own lawn chair. For more, visit https://calendar.sarnia.ca/. Hard copies of the full schedule are available at City Hall

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Local

Blue Box switch to begin

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Ugly as a toad?

JOURNAL STAFF

arnia will be among the first group of Ontario municipalities to transition to a new Blue Box recycling system run by waste producers. Sarnia, Point Edward, St. Clair Township and Plympton-Wyoming are all in the first cohort and will begin handing over Blue Box service on July 1, 2023, the Association of Municipalities Ontario said. Manufacturers will fully take over recyclable collection province-wide by Dec. 31, 2025. At that point, producers will be responsible for the operation and cost of end-of-life management of their products and packaging. Municipal governments have pushed for the move because local waste systems can’t adequately respond to the rapidly changing composition of products and packaging.

BEAUTY IS IN the eye of the beholder, or so they say. One would be hard-pressed to find a Prince Charming lurking in this toad, which was patiently waiting for a meal to fly by at the Wawanosh Wetlands, although the beast’s gold-flecked iris does tell a different tale. RONNY D’HAENE Special to The Journal

Survivor skill workshops offered

Diabetes Fair offers free health checks, presentations

he local public board is offering workshops for students in Grades 7-10 to support a positive transition to secondary school. The daylong “Secondary School Survival Skills Summer Workshop for Students” will be held in July and August at high schools throughout the region, including Great Lakes and Northern in Sarnia. The focus is on positive peer connections, organization and planning, daily routines, healthy lifestyle habits, and social and emotional skills. The sessions are free. For more, visit www.lkdsb. net or contact your child’s school for a list of workshop dates.

TARA JEFFREY THE JOURNAL

fficials at the Rapids Family Health Team are hoping to draw a big crowd to an upcoming Diabetes Health Fair in Sarnia. “We want to make sure that people who perhaps haven’t been getting the care they might have without the pandemic, have an opportunity to come in and get a snapshot of their health,” said communications director Cynthia McColeman.

The free event is on Wednesday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1150 Pontiac Dr. Residents can access a variety of free services and resources including foot and medication checks, blood sugar monitoring, blood pressure and eye chart tests, was well as a free BBQ, prizes and giveaways. A lineup of presentations include: Sleep apnea (10:15 a.m.); Orthotics & footwear (11:15 a.m.); Emotional health (12:15 p.m.); and Nutrition (1:15 p.m.). “There’s plenty of opportunity for people to see how they

can better manage, or if they feel they’re at risk for diabetes, if they have a family history, if they’ve put on some weight during the pandemic,” said McColeman. “If they haven’t been able to find time or been able to get an

actual physical appointment with their doctor — this gives people an opportunity to get someone to put hands on and decide how they’re going to manage from there.” For more information, visit: http://www.rapidsfhteam.ca/.

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Lives Lived

Death N Death Notices otices Recent Passings Up To July 5, 2022

D.J. ROBB FUNERAL HOME • • • • •

Brooks, Richard (July 1, 2022) Derry, Frank (June 30, 2022) MacKie, David (June 29, 2022) Cottrelle, Joshua (June 26, 2022) Kameka, Merline (June 25, 2022)

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Anderson, William (July 1, 2022) Butler, Gordon (June 28, 2022) Paradis, Jannette (June 27, 2022) Phillips, Charles (June 25, 2022) Fraser, John (June 22, 2022)

MCKENZIE & BLUNDY FUNERAL HOME • • •

Grasso, Emilia (July 5, 2022) Chadwick, Michael (June 30, 2022) Archer-Muscat, Jack (June 29, 2022)

SARNIA CREMATION SERVICES • •

Cole, Gerald (July 5, 2022) Phillips, Dillon (June 28, 2022)

SMITH FUNERAL HOME • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Lightfoot, Ann (July 6, 2022) Wagner, Walter (July 4, 2022) Plain, Ronald (July 4, 2022) Menzie, William (July 4, 2022) Willems, Peter (July 4, 2022) O’Neil, Daniel (July 3, 2022) Pama, Ietje (July 1, 2022) Stack, Florence (June 29, 2022) Churchman, Crystal (June 29, 2022) Jones, Robert (June 28, 2022) Boucher, Daniel (June 28, 2022) Veenendaal, Betty (June 27, 2022) Anderson, James (June 27, 2022) Douglas, John (June 25, 2022) Toutant, Kenneth (June 25, 2022) Veenbaas, Betty (June 23, 2022) Thwaites, Michael (June 22, 2022)

This information is provided as a community service. For detailed information on the lives lived, please refer to the funeral home website listing.

Memoriam

Pasquale (Pat) Fazio October 23, 1945 - July 11, 2020

Pat came to Canada at the age of 17 with $27 in his pocket and not speaking a word of English. Marjan Homes Inc. went on to build over 1000 quality homes and develop complete subdivisions. This is Pat receiving the Life Time Achievement Award from the Sarnia-Lambton Home Builders Association in 2018.

My Little Giant Never Forgotten

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

Obituary

PHILLIPS, Charles Gordon

It is with great sadness that the family of Charlie announce his passing on June 25, 2022, at Fiddicks Nursing Home in Petrolia, ON. Charlie was born September 20, 1930, in Detroit, MI but lived most of his life in the Sarnia area. He served five years in the US army as a young adult. In retirement, he reconnected with his army buddies and had many fun and enjoyable reunions with them. Charlie’s working years included stints with CN Railroad, Polysar as a Stationary Engineer and in the construction industry as a Pipefitter / Steamfitter with Local 663. He eased into retirement by applying his stationary engineering skills at the Sarnia Jail. Charlie was a lifelong learner who enjoyed books and crossword puzzles and could always be counted on to listen well and provide sage advice and wise counsel in his quiet, steady way when asked. He was an accomplished handyman who could repair anything and built a family cottage and numerous other projects. The cottage, named the “Charlabo’, became the gathering place for many treasured memories for all family members for years, which included long walks, swimming in the lake and campfires. He is remembered by his spouse and loving partner of 29 years, Rose Lanning. He was a devoted father to his three daughters, Bonnie Knowles of Sarnia; Laurie Palozzi (Nick) of Toronto, ON; Charlene Bleijerveld (Jeff) of Columbia City, IN. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. A private celebration of his life will be held at a later date. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation for the caring support provided to Charlie by the staff at Fiddicks Nursing Home. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to The Alzheimers Society of SarniaLambton. Remembrances and condolences may be expressed to the family online in “Charles Guestbook” at mccormackfuneralhomesarnia.com. Arrangements are entrusted to McCormack Funeral Home, Sarnia.

Memoriam

In Loving Memory JOE SAVOY

July 12th, 2020 Two Years

Gone but never forgotten Love you always

CAMDEN, Betty Age 92

Passed away peacefully with family by her side, at Afton Park Place, Sarnia July 3 2022. Survived by son Raphael (Denise), and daughter Tami Lewis (Warren). Loving grand children Ashley Camden, Tyler Lewis, Mindy Cleave, Jessica Lewis, Erica Camden and two great grandchildren Rose Lewis and Bailey Lewis! Will be sadly missed by all.

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Memoriam Ricky Fraser

Happy 68th Birthday My Love Know that you are so dearly missed and loved by us all.

Forever in our hearts. Love Karen, Dave & Jenn, Lynsey & Kevin, Jamie and Danielle and all your precious grandkids

Memoriam

Your Wife Jean & 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. G.G.

Mark Patrick McHenry suffered a workplace injury associated with chlorine. Mark passed away on July 13th, 2012. He was predeceased by his Mother Kay (Wolfe Island) & Father Frank (blacksmith, Polymer). His son Justin died of brain cancer in 2020. Survived by daughters Melissa & Katie and 4 sisters & 4 brothers. Pre-deceased by niece Naomi Kathleen McHenry.

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Community

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THE SARNIA LAMBTON Alternative and Continuing Education Program was able to hold its first graduation ceremony in three years last month at the Great Lakes Auditorium, when secondary school diplomas were presented to 156 adult learners ranging in age from 21 to 73. Here, Principal Paul Wiersma, centre, stands with valedictorians Anastasia Shawnoo, left, and Katie Bell. Submitted Photo

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Rapids Family Health Team OPEN HOUSE 10AM—2PM Event hosts: BBQ 11AM—1PM

FOUR LOCAL GIRLS - Brooke Reiger, Amisha Duggal, Nora Salem and Ava Salem, raised money at a charity garage sale and, with a matching donation from an anonymous donor, presented $4,200 to the Inn of the Good Shepherd recently. Here they present the cheque to Inn executive director Myles Vanni. Submitted Photo

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Sports

Young lacrosse star to play for Ontario at national event

TARA JEFFREY THE JOURNAL

oal Grondin says he was shocked when he got the call. “I honestly didn’t think I was going to make it,” the 12-yearold lacrosse player said of his selection to Team Ontario last month. “A lot of kids tried out.” Grondin was among 20 players chosen to play for Team Ontario’s U13 Minor Box Lacrosse Team, following a series of intense try-out camps in the spring. The lone rep from Sarnia will compete at the Lacrosse Canada E.G. Dopp Trophy National Minor Box Lacrosse Championship in British Columbia, next month. “I’m really excited to be a part of this team,” said the Gregory A. Hogan student,

who currently plays for the U13 Sarnia Pacers 1 team. That squad is competing in the Ontario Lacrosse Association’s U13 “A” qualifiers — the premiere division in Ontario — for a chance at a provincial championship. “It’s very rare for a player to be picked from this region,” said Grondin’s coach, Shaun Kennedy. “So to get that kind of accolade, especially at that level, is incredible.” Kennedy said he’s coached Grondin since he was little and isn’t surprised in the least. “He’s big and strong and smart out there. He’s my go-to for ball control and being able to guide and lead the team. One of those kids that everyone looks up to,” Kennedy said. “He’s also just an extremely great kid, a smart, polite, mature kid. He’s just always

impressed me.” Earlier this year, Grondin was part of the gold medal winning London Blue Devils U13A team, which won the Ontario Minor Field Lacrosse League Provincial Championships. “I’ve been playing since I was probably three years old,” said Grondin, adding he developed a love for both lacrosse and hockey from his dad, Shawn. He also plays hockey in the Lambton Junior Sting organization. He loves the tournaments, camaraderie and friendships the most, he said. “Hopefully, I can make it pretty far. I’m just going to put in the work and see where it goes from there.” SARNIA'S NOAL GRONDIN is headed to the National Minor Box Lacrosse Championship in British Columbia next month. Submitted Photo

High school students announced for this year’s Stefanko Award JOURNAL STAFF

lex Doornbosch of Great Lakes Secondary and J.J.

Fogarty of St. Patrick’s are this year’s winner of the Stefanko Award, presented annually for outstanding achievement in athletics, academics

and extra-curricular activities. Doornbosch has been named captain of all her school basketball and volleyball teams and is a

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three-time Lambton-Kent high school champion. She has maintained honours marks in her courses while contributing to sports programming and supporting her peers, the Lambton Kent District School Board said. Fogarty won the 800 and 1,500 metre senior boys’ titles at the Southwestern Ontario track and field championship this year, and competed in both events at the all-Ontario finals. He was also captain of the St. Pat’s hockey team. After high school, Doornbosch plans to study recreation therapy,

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2022 Summer Service July 3 - September 3 Monday to Friday Day Schedule Route 1—Confederation Leaves Murphy Rd Leaves Downtown

Route 9—[Exmouth] Walmart

6:30a every 30 minutes to 6:00p 6:45a every 30 minutes to 6:15p

Leaves Murphy Rd for Downtown Leaves Downtown Leaves Murphy Rd for Walmart Leaves Walmart for Murphy Rd

Route 9—[Exmouth] UWO

Route 2—Devine Leaves Murphy Rd Leaves Downtown

Leaves Leaves Leaves Leaves

6:30a every 30 minutes to 6:00p 6:45a every 30 minutes to 6:15p

Murphy Rd for Downtown Downtown Murphy Rd for UWO UWO for Murphy Rd

6:30a every 30 minutes to 6:00p 6:45a every 30 minutes to 6:15p 7:00a every 30 minutes to 6:00p 7:15a every 30 minutes to 6:15p

6:45a 7:00a 7:15a 7:30a

Route 9—[Exmouth] Heritage Park

Leaves Leaves Leaves Leaves

Route 3/4—Wellington/Maxwell Leaves Murphy Rd Leaves Downtown

6:30a every 30 minutes to 6:00p 6:45a every 30 minutes to 6:15p

Heritage PK for Murphy Rd Murphy Rd for Downtown Downtown Murphy Rd for Heritage Pk

Route 10—Vidal South

Leaves Downtown: morning peak Leaves Downtown: afternoon peak

Route 5—Rosedale Leaves Northgate

7:00a 7:15a 7:30a 7:45a

every every every every

60 60 60 60

minutes minutes minutes minutes

to to to to

5:45p 6:00p 6:15p 6:30p

every every every every

60 60 60 60

minutes minutes minutes minutes

to 6:00p to 5:15p to 5:30p to 5:45p

6:45a every 30 minutes to 7:45a 3:15p every 30 minutes to 4:45p

7:05a every 60 minutes to 6:05p

Route 12—Point Edward Leaves Northgate

7:05a every 30 minutes to 6:05p

Route 7—Cathcart Leaves Northgate

6:35a every 60 minutes to 5:35p

Route 13—Park Express

Leaves Northgate

Route 8/14—Cardiff via Sherwood Leaves Murphy Rd

Route 15—Bright’s Grove

6:30a every 30 minutes to 6:00p

Leaves Murphy Rd Leaves Foodland Plaza

7:35a every 60 minutes to 5:35p

6:30a every 60 minutes to 6:30p** 7:00a every 60 minutes to 6:00p

Saturday/Sunday Day Schedule Route 1 - Confederation

Route 9 - [Exmouth] Walmart

Route 2 - Devine

Route 9 - [Exmouth] Heritage Park

Leaves Murphy Rd Leaves Downtown

8:00a every 30 minutes to 6:00p 8:15a every 30 minutes to 6:15p

Leaves Leaves Leaves Leaves

8:00a every 30 minutes to 6:00p 8:15a every 30 minutes to 6:15p

Route 3/4 - Wellington/Maxwell

Leaves Murphy Rd Leaves Downtown

8:00a every 30 minutes to 6:00p 8:15a every 30 minutes to 6:15p

Murphy Rd for Downtown Downtown Murphy Rd for Walmart Walmart for Murphy Rd

Heritage Park for Murphy Rd Murphy Rd for Downtown Downtown Murphy Rd for Heritage Park

Route 12 - Point Edward Leaves Northgate

**Does not operate on Sundays

8:00a 8:15a 8:30a 8:45a

every every every every

30 30 30 30

minutes minutes minutes minutes

to to to to

6:00p 6:15p 6:00p 6:15p

every every every every

60 60 60 60

minutes minutes minutes minutes

to to to to

6:00p 5:15p 5:30p 5:45p

8:05a every 60 minutes to 6:05p

Route 5 - Rosedale Leaves Northgate

8:05a every 60 minutes to 6:05p

Route 13 - Park Express Saturday Leaves Northgate Sunday Leaves Northgate

Route 7 - Cathcart Leaves Northgate

8:35a every 60 minutes to 5:35p

Route 8/14—Cardiff via Sherwood (does not service Walmart) Leaves Murphy Rd 8:00a

Leaves Murphy Rd

Leaves Murphy Rd Leaves Downtown

6:30p every 30 minutes to 10:00p*** 6:45p every 30 minutes to 10:15p

SERVICE UPDATES/CHANGES

Route 2 - Devine now has increased service (see schedule) Route 4/3 - Maxwell/Wellington [peak service] discontinued for 2022 Summer Service

Route 6 - Mitton discontinued for 2022 Summer Service

Route 3/4 - Wellington/Maxwell Leaves Murphy Rd Leaves Downtown

8:30a every 60 minutes to 5:30p

Route 1 - Confederation now has increased service (see schedule)

Route 1 - Confederation

Route 2 - Devine

11:35a every 30 minutes to 2:35p

Route 15 - Brights Grove

every 30 minutes to 6:00p

Monday to Saturday Evening Schedule Leaves Murphy Rd Leaves Downtown

8:35a every 60 minutes to 5:35p

6:30p every 30 minutes to 10:00p*** 6:45p every 30 minutes to 10:15p

Route 5/7 - Dial-A-Ride for Rosedale/Cathcart

Dial-A-Ride begins at 6:35p and covers the same area that is serviced by Routes 5A, 5B & 7 during the day plus Errol Rd West and Michigan Ave from Colbourne Rd to Christina St. The transfer location for those using Dial-A-Ride is the Northgate Terminal

[Mitton will be serviced by route 2]

Route 5/7 - Rosedale/Cathcart operates from Northgate only Route 8 - Sherwood Village and Route 14 - Cardiff have combined into Route 8/14 - Sherwood (via Cardiff). This route does not service Walmart Route 9 - Exmouth [Walmart] This route now services Walmart

Route 8/14 - Cardiff via Sherwood (does not service Walmart) Leaves Murphy Rd

Route 9 - [Exmouth] Walmart Leaves Leaves Leaves Leaves

Murphy Rd for Downtown Downtown Murphy Rd for Walmart Walmart for Murphy Rd

Route 9 - Exmouth UWO Services Lambton Collage and UWO once per

6:30pevery 30 minutes to 10:00p***

6:30p 6:15p 6:30p 6:45p

every every every every

30 minutes to 30 minutes to 30 minutes to 30 minutes to

10:00p*** 10:15p 10:00p 10:15p

Route 15 - Brights Grove Leaves Murphy Rd

8:30p every 60 minutes to 9:30p

Notes: Throughout the summer Saturday and Sunday will be running the same service with the exception of Route 12—Point Edward and Route 13—Park Express (see schedule for details)

hour

Route 9 - Heritage Park Services Lambton College and Heritage Park once per hour during the day and operates at the same times Sunday through Saturday

Route 11 - George discontinued for 2022 Summer Service Route 13—Park Express operates from Northgate Terminal. It operates once per hour on Saturdays and twice per hour on Sundays

Route 15 - Brights Grove now operates once per hour all day every day Sunday through Saturday