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PHOTOGRAPHER RONNY D’HAENE had his eye on an Eastern screech-owl in Canatara Park on May 13, but couldn’t figure what it was looking at. The owl, which was inside a bird box on an island in Lake Chipican, appeared to be staring off into space. Only when this image was enlarged on his computer was the mystery solved – the owl was transfixed by the buzzing of a pesky mosquito, one of the first of the year. RONNY D’HAENE Special to The Journal

No fire boats leaves island residents worried

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ottage owners on Stag and Fawn islands are concerned after learning St. Clair Township firefighters have no approved boats to cross the St. Clair River in an emergency. Residents are worried because of a new interpretation of an existing Transport Canada law that prohibits firefighters

from reaching the islands on boats that aren’t commercially licensed, Derek Rideout told St. Clair Township Council last week. Rideout, a cottager on Stag Island just offshore from Corunna, was also speaking on behalf of residents of Fawn Island, near Sombra. “This is now a decrease in the level of service compared to what existed previously — and this is a cause for concern for

residents on the island communities, as you can imagine,” he said. St. Clair Township firefighters have traditionally used the ferries at both islands to respond to 911 calls, said Richard Boyes, who was appointed township fire chief last fall. But a New Year’s Day fire on Fawn Island prompted Boyes — former director of the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) — to look into the

response requirements for the roughly 200 dwellings on the islands. During his investigation he discovered any boat transporting firefighters must be registered as a commercial vessel, according to Transport Canada. “Both the island associations confirmed the boats are pleasure craft, and are exploring the possibility of registering as commercial vessels,” he said. Continued on 3

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long-awaited and hotly contested expansion of the Bright’s Grove Library is one step closer to reality after council agreed to add it to Sarnia’s 10-year capital plan. “We’re thrilled,” said Kirsten Kilner Holmes, who co-chairs the group spearheading the proposed ‘community hub’ at 2618 Hamilton Rd., home to Gallery in the Grove and a Lambton library branch. “It was a lot of work, and honestly a lot of really courageous initiative from city council members to recognize the importance of this project, and we appreciate it.” The proposal calls for a 7,000-square-foot expansion at historic Faethorne House with a larger library and art gallery, elevator and accessible washrooms, and indoor gathering space for youth programs, meetings and special events. The cityowned building is located near two schools and a large park, but is cramped and inaccessible, especially a long staircase leading to the second floor gallery showcase for local art. Continued on 3

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Continued from 1 The women who voluntarily operate the gallery first appealed to the city for help more than 20 years ago. Council narrowly voted 5-4 to amend the capital plan to include the project, and gave the goahead for staff to procure detailed design drawings at an estimated cost of $300,000 to $350,000. “This is an opportunity to fill a decades-long promise,” said Coun. Brian White, who pushed for the go-ahead. “We’re talking about accessibility for one of the buildings that we have a responsibility for providing, at which accessibility is virtually non-existent.” City CAO Chris Carter told council the project — originally estimated at $3.4 million — will cost as least $5 million and possibly as much as $8 million. But Kilner Holmes

Island:

Continued from 1 “But Stag Island indicated at council that it might not be a possibility for them.” In the interim, an agreement has been reached with the Point Edward Fire Service and Lambton OPP to provide assistance until a more permanent solution can

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enough money,” said Boushy. “Where is the money coming from? Money doesn’t grow on trees.” Kilner Holmes said work is underway to secure donations and funding, including from the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s capital grant program. “I think we’re the perfect fit for many funders,” she said, pointing to expansive library features such as Makerspace — which offers opportunities for innovation and creation through the use of 3D printers and other technology. “Libraries are incredible hubs of community 2618 HAMILTON RD., home to the Bright's Grove Library and Gallery in the Grove art gallery, was built in 1855. Journal Photo now; this isn’t just Bright’s Grove, but anybody with a library card — whether nity and they recognize Holmes say ‘significant’ said. “I haven’t seen in the you live in Petrolia or expressed caution about and ‘promising’ donations the value and importance community the real supthose figures. Sarnia or Watford. of this project,” Kilner port for this, to be honest “I understand construc- are already lined up. “I still remember taking Holmes said. with you.” “We can’t really say tion costs have gone up… my kids to story hour,” Councillors Dave Coun. Terry Burrell anything more than that, but we don’t know until she added. “Those library Boushy, Bill Dennis and voted no. but there’s conversations these detailed drawings cards — they mean someMayor Mike Bradley also thing to a little one.” “I don’t think we have are done. Then we’ll have happening with people voted against. enough information to an accurate cost estimate.” who believe in the value “I don’t think we have go ahead with this,” he of libraries and commuWhite and Kilner be found. Each could be contacted and dispatch a boat to Stag or Fawn Island, Boyes said. “But of course it’s time and distance, which is not that great.” The township is also looking into whether the Coast Guard could assist, he added. Boyes is compiling a report with options to bring to council in June.

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Student vids draw rave from pop band Walk Off The Earth

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tudents at two elementary schools have formed their own ‘gang of rhythm’ to catch the attention of a popular Canadian band. “We were talking about concerts in music class, and I said to the kids, ‘Do you know who’s coming to Sarnia? Walk Off The Earth!” said Vanessa Mina, an early childhood educator at St. Anne School. “And they were like, ‘Oh my gosh, let’s try to get their attention!” The students knew the popular indie-pop band thanks to a unit on Canadian music by teacher Dan Sonier, who encouraged them to pick up ukuleles, xylophones and bucket drums. “I said, ‘We should cover their songs, make a couple of videos and see if we can garner a response,” said Sonier, a music teacher with the St. Clair Catholic School Board.

He’s also based at Sacred Heart, whose students have joined in the fun.

“Our hearts are melting … great work kids at St. Anne School!”

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They compiled a few videos — even inviting students from St. Patrick’s High School, where the kids were able to perform popular songs on stage like ‘Gang of Rhythm,’ the platinum hit ‘I’ll be there,’ and the band’s fresh twist on ‘Oh Canada.’ The videos are being posted and shared on social media — one new post each day. “It’ll be icing on the cake if the band actually reaches out; I think that’s going to be the biggest payoff for these kids,” Sonier said. And late last week, that’s exactly what happened. Walk Off The Earth re-tweeted a video of the singing kinder-

STUDENTS FROM ST. ANNE, Sacred Heart and St. Patrick's perform as part of a series of videos being posted online to catch the attention of popular Canadian band Walk Off The Earth. Submitted Photo

garteners with the words: “Our hearts are melting … great work kids at St. Anne School!” They also relayed a message via their publicist: “We love seeing young musicians inspired by our music,” the band said. “This is why we do what we do. Keep up the great work, this is awesome!” Walk Off The Earth is

slated to appear June 11 at the Bluewater Health Foundation’s 5th annual Block Party in Centennial Park. Mina and Sonier said their wildest hope would be to see the kids invited onstage. “But we will settle for anything,” Mina said with a laugh. “Even just a shout-out acknowledging the work we’ve done; or driving by on their tour bus when they’re heading into the city.” Sonier said having live

music back in schools again after a tough couple of years is something special. “Music in the classroom really changed over COVID. We couldn’t do singing or proper instruments… it just wasn’t the same,” he said. “Now that we can get back to doing these things, it’s so important to share it. “That’s my whole philosophy with music — it’s not just meant to be learned but to be shared.”

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Retiring agency champion leaving big shoes to fill

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he Kidney Foundation of Canada has long regarded the Sarnia-Lambton chapter as a Centre of Excellence. That’s due in large part to the work of Elaine Hayter, who is retiring June 10 after 31 years as senior development manager. “Elaine is a dynamo and will be difficult to replace,” says Tony Tirone, executive director of the Kidney Foundation’s Ontario Branch. “She is such an asset to her community, very persuasive, not afraid to ask for help,” he said. “The Sarnia-Lambton chapter does innovative and highly successful fundraising events and Elaine drives the bus on that.” Hayter and her mom joined the local chapter in 1986 as volunteers. Both women had been diagnosed with kidney disease and wanted to raise money for research.

“Then I joined the board, became VP of fundraising, and the first part-time employee in 1991,” said Hayter. Six months later she was hired full-time. The job has always been a family affair. When her three daughters came along, they grew up knowing the meaning of volunteering. “We joke that from birth they were volun-told,” Hayter said with a laugh. Whether at the highly successful annual walks, Celebrity Men Fashion Event, golf tournaments or pasta dinners, Hayter, her husband John and their three daughters - Joanna, Sarah and Nikki - were always the last to leave. Hayter also excelled at networking and assembling a strong volunteer base to help the Kidney Foundation raise $250,000 to $300,000 annually. “We just seem to get the right people around us to help,” said Hayter. “We really do have a lot of fun. I have just loved my work and never thought I’d retire any time

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ELAINE HAYTER HAS a new set of golf clubs for her retirement, and at this year’s annual tournament fundraiser for the local Kidney Foundation of Canada chapter. CATHY DOBSON The Journal

ysis units now at Bluewater Health, nine more than in 1991. Both the local chapter and Hayter have won numerous

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Ode to the East Street Track - gone but not forgotten JAMES R. WALLEN

grew up on the north side of George Street a few doors down from East Street. Our house backed onto the Sarnia Central High School field, a stone’s throw from both Hanna Memorial and Central. It was the proximity to both schools that encouraged my tendency to put off departures to the last minute, a nasty little habit that once got me suspended from Central for three days for continued lateness. My friend, Glen Close, received the same treatment and he lived across the street from Central in the Norman Street Apartments that no longer exist, swallowed by Bluewater Health’s expansion years ago. In case you haven’t noticed, Central High School is no longer in existence either. Just a big stretch of green grass where it used to be. The building itself continued for years as St. Patrick’s, but even a Catholic

presence could not save it from redundancy. I did manage to salvage a brick from the building, despite living in Toronto at the time. A local friend collected several as keepsakes and I managed to score one. It sits on a bookshelf in my home office, no plaque declaring its historic significance. Just a lonely red brick without purpose. Since moving back to Sarnia five years ago, I’ve done a lot of walking, much of it with my old friend Glen. He lived for years in Vancouver and I in Toronto. We have our favourite walks but one I’ve liked doing alone has been the East Street track. Not a lot to see but it’s easy to measure distance traveled. There have been many regulars, nodding acquaintances, always moving, sometimes in different directions. Huh? Aren’t tracks meant to be travelled in a counter-clockwise direction? Oh well, people were exercising and that was the important thing. But one day, a woman said to

me in passing, “You better enjoy it while you can,” and that saddened me. Everyone knew the helipad was coming and that the track’s days were numbered. In a previous incarnation, that synthetic rubber track was a crunchy, charcoal-coloured cinder track. Glen liked that track back in the day. And why not? He set Sarnia high school records on that track that weren’t broken for 25 years and earned him a track scholarship to Indiana University. Me, I managed to fill my shoes with irritating cinders. A few days ago as I arrived to get a few laps in the bulldozers were out. The distinct pink-red track surface added in 1996 during the St. Pat’s era was already gone, leaving only the earthy underbelly. No more Central, St. Pats, Norman Street Apartments or East Street track. Even my walking partner, Glen, has moved back to Vancouver. It is hard to argue against a helipad that will allow the sick and injured access to the best

THE CENTRAL/ST. PATRICK’S school and athletic track, seen here in 2015, are now nothing but a memory. GEORGE MATHEWSON The Journal

medical facilities available. I still have the parks and waterfront for walking but I will miss the East Street track. Every lap took me past the house where I grew up, allowing me for brief moments to wander in a haze of distant memories. If

I were to look out my bedroom window in that house today, I wouldn’t recognize the view. But it’s not as if they “paved paradise and put up a parking lot,” is it? James R. Wallen is a local writer and filmmaker.

Firefighters save beloved stained glass window – twice

lder Sarnians will recall a time when city churches rarely locked their doors. It was that general sense of security that, on Aug. 11, 1963, allowed an 11-year-old boy to walk into St. Paul’s United Church and set seven separate fires burning throughout the building. A May 15 column about its imminent closing (“Historic South Ward church about to close its doors”) reminded me of that painful episode. Four young boys spotted smoke coming from the church and alerted the vacationing pastor’s 19-year-old daughter, Ruth Ann Yardley. She and the boys struggled heroically to put out most of the fires, but the seventh was out of control. Arriving firefighters sensed the now fully engulfed structure was doomed. One of them was a member of the church. George LeNeve knew the middle of three beautiful stained glass windows on the Emma

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Street side of St. Paul’s was special. Known as the Hall-Anderson window, the 25-foot high artifact was dedicated to two beloved former ministers and treasured by the congregation. As a crowd of startled parishioners looked on, LeNeve ordered firefighters armed with pike poles to shatter the two stained glass windows flanking the Hall-Anderson window, and begin a dangerous fight to save it. The church walls were an inferno by then, but firefighter Dick Ford braved the heat to remain close and, risking injury from collapsing walls, aimed streams of cooling water on the endangered window.

THE FUTURE IS uncertain for St. Paul’s Hall-Anderson Memorial stained glass window. Will the building be demolished? If so, will the window be spared? Only time will tell. Photo courtesy of Ian Mason

The church, sadly, was lost, but parishioners were quick to credit the bravery and professionalism of the Sarnia Fire Department for saving the memorial window. That was the first time Sarnia

firefighters saved it, but it wasn’t the last. The parishioners of St. Paul’s were determined to rebuild the church on the same site at Emma and

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Canada no longer protects the very young and very old

Sir: When I was growing up on the East coast I was very proud to be a Canadian. My uncle served in the First World War and many of my neighbors in the Second. At that time, Canada was a country that respected and protected

life. Unfortunately, that isn’t

the case today. It’s said that the mark of a great nation is how it cares for its very young and the very old. The fact abortion and euthanasia are so common today is an insidious way of saying life can become very inconvenient. When a country makes it legal to

kill people, is it any wonder that others will take it upon themselves to do the same? As a result, violent crime is increasing, committed even by teenagers. If we learned anything from the pandemic it’s that only God decides who will live and die. As my

husband used to say, “You can’t fool Mother Nature, she will get you in the end.” We also see this in the way we treat the environment. In my opinion, the freedom that our veterans died for is being abused. The real price of free-

dom is eternal vigilance. Until we protect the lives of the very young and the very old we will continue to be a second rate nation, one that does not instill pride. Yours truly,

— Dolores Murray Sarnia

Why can manufacturers sell overly loud vehicles? First female operator

Sir: Regarding the May 5 article, “Woman seeks action on loud modified cars, trucks. I want to say I believe the people who are responsible for overly loud vehicles and motorcycles are the manufacturers themselves, and the government ministry

responsible for allowing their sale and use. I don’t think they are doing their job. In my opinion police officers, who are here to serve and protect, don’t get enough credit for the job they do. Police have a budget, and if we ask them

to do more it will go up, and people don’t want that. My wife and I moved to Sarnia six weeks ago and we like it here. We are car people and have owned a lot of hotrods over the years, although we now have a nice quiet old car. We have done car shows

all over Canada, from one end to other, and we do not want to see our hobby disappear because of a few bad apples. There are bad apples everywhere.

Sir: During a recent visit to a Sarnia restaurant I had

a serious fall in the parking lot.

I would like to offer a special thank-you to the kind lady who came from her car in the drivethrough to help. And to the gentleman who came from inside, where he was having his supper, to give me first aid. I didn’t get their names, but would like to tell

them they are much appreciated. It is gratifying to know that there are still good Samaritans in this world.

— Donnie Hayes Sarnia

Fall victim says “thank you” to good Samaritans Correction

An incorrect party name was used in the May 19th edition for one of the Sar-

nia-Lambton candidates in the June 2 Ontario election. Carla Olson is representing the Populist Party Ontario, not the Populist Party of Canada. We apologize for the error.

— Margo Smith Corunna

claim disputed

Sir: I fell compelled to dispute the May 5th article, “Helen Arts-Smith was Imperial’s first female process operator.” You have done a great disservice to all the women who stepped up during the Second World War and back-filled while men joined the Armed Forces. My mother, Winnifred May Ball, worked at Imperial’s grease plant and Number 9 oil units from 1943 to 1945 in the process depart-

ment, while my father was in Europe. I am sure there are other families in the area who feel slighted by this egregious oversight. Lest we forget, indeed! Please set the record straight and perhaps even do a Remembrance Day article about the patriotic women who kept Sarnia’s industries running. — Richard Ball Sarnia

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Fidgets: classroom distraction or stress reliever? TARA JEFFREY THE JOURNAL

hen it came time to choose a science fair project, Errol Village students Faye Colborne and Kaleigh Edmunds decided to put their fidgets to the test. “We wanted to find out if they actually help or if they’re just a distraction,” Edmunds said of the popular handheld toys, which some tout as tools to help relieve stress and stay focused. What started out as the ‘fidget spinner’ craze in 2017 has grown to include pop-it push-bubble toys, puzzle cubes, stretchy string, and the girls’ personal favourites — the Mochi Squishy and Stress Ball. Fidgets are a hot topic in classrooms, and some teachers have deemed them such a distraction they’ve banned them altogether, the girls note. “Fidgets became a big thing when COVID started because people got bored,” Colborne said. “But some forms of fidgeting can be distracting in a classroom. They’ve also been proven to help people with anxiety,

stress and even autism." So the pair took advantage of their school science fair to set out and resolve the question: Do fidgets really help students focus in the classroom? The two-month experiment involved controlled focus groups of girls and boys, each given various types of fidgets — pop-it toys, homemade bead chains, and gum. Participants were asked to complete two different tests, a math quiz, and social studies Q&A. Others were given the tests without a fidget. “It worked… and it didn’t work,” Colborne said of the results, which showed that most students without a fidget performed better on the math quiz. For the social studies test, however, girls did best with bead chains while boys did better with pop-its. “The girls generally did better than the boys, possibly because they have more experience with fidgets, or like them more,” Colborne said. “The boys’ scores didn’t change too much, so fidgets didn’t affect the results for them.” The project earned the pair gold at their school’s science

GRADE 4 ERROL Village students Kaleigh Edmunds and Faye Colborne, both 9, caught the science fair bug after winning gold at the Lambton County Science Fair. TARA JEFFREY The Journal

fair, and a ticket to the Lambton County Science Fair last month where they earned the Ineos Styrolution Exhibition Gold award. Their conclusion: It’s all about balance and some mutual un-

derstanding between teachers and students. “Like, if you have a loud fidget out on your desk, it’s going to distract others,” said Edmunds. “But if you’re quietly squeezing a stress ball under

your desk, I think that’s OK.” The girls, both 9, say they’ve caught the science fair bug and are already planning their next experiment: The five-second rule — is there any truth to it?

Rotary Club awards community action grants

he Rotary Club of Sarnia is giving $50,000 to local agencies. Recipients of Community Action grants include the Women’s Interval Home, to refurbish two resident rooms at the emergency shelter; and the Alzheimer Society of Sarnia-Lambton, to complete an outdoor patio space.

St. John Ambulance is getting additional mannequins for CPR training, and the Sarnia-Lambton Suicide Prevention Committee funding for a Community Navigator role. Other recipients include: St. Joseph’s Hospice (bath and shower lift), Pathways Health Centre for Children

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hen Dean Timms finds a piece of scrap metal, he doesn’t see junk, he sees potential. “I’ll look at something and think, ‘Hmm, I can work with that,” said the Sarnia pipefitter, whose eye-catching, homemade lawn decor has become quite a hit in his neighbourhood. “It’s just a hobby of mine. I’ll go through a scrap bucket and see what I can create out of it.” Over the years, he’s fabbed-up everything from a dog (out of railway spikes) to a space alien crafted out of a ball valve and springs.

DEAN TIMMS' SPACE alien creation raises a craft beer outside his Sarnia home, along with a host of other homemade metal critters. TARA JEFFREY The Journal

“It’s just a hobby of mine. I’ll go through a scrap bucket and see what I can create out of it.”

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arnia’s Richard Beland has been obsessed by rock and roll his entire life. That passion inspired a

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career in photography that’s taken him around the world to thousands of concerts to record the most iconic rock musicians of our time. “The first show I shot was in 1986 at Rich Stadium in Buffalo where I saw Tom Petty, The Grateful Dead and Bob Dillon,” says Beland. “That was it. I fell in love and knew I wanted to find a path into music photography.” Growing up in

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Bright’s Grove, Beland and his friends spent countless hours listening to records and tuning into WRIF and other Detroit rock stations to hear Black Sabbath, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and The Who, he said. “I knew every song on every album. That’s all we did.” He made countless trips to De Sena’s store, where Beland bought and studied the photos in rock magazines, like Creem and Circus. After graduating from Fan-

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shawe’s photography program in 1994, he headed to Toronto. “I hit the ground running, banged on every door, called everyone I could think of to find work.” His big break came in 1998 when he was hired to shoot The Tragically Hip ahead of their Phantom Power tour. He and the late Gord Downie went into an alley behind The Horseshoe Tavern and Beland rolled off a few casual shots while Downie put on a toque. The result was a black and white photo Beland said didn’t stand out to him. “It breaks a number of rules that I teach my students now, like I cut off his wrist and there’s a bit of motion blur.”

But The Hip’s manager found the photo special. Not only did it appear in numerous magazines, it opened doors and helped establish Beland in the industry. “I’ve grown to love that photo and appreciate it,” he said. Beland would go on to shoot The Tragically Hip more than 100 times, including at a Sarnia Bayfest performance and their final show in Kingston. The list of artists Beland has shot over 35 years is staggering: David Bowie, U2, Nirvana, Sound Garden, Rush, Robert Plant, KISS, Dolly Parton, Cold Play, Green Day, and on and on. Continued on 15

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Continued from 14 He’s been the in-house photographer for live shows at Fallsview Casino Niagara since 2007, and returned to Sarnia 10 years ago to build the two-year digital photography program at Lambton College. As his 50th birthday approached five years ago Beland decided to select some of his images for a career retrospective. Eventually he picked 55 photos with help from Toronto gallery owner Brian Liss,

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WHAT: “Our Immortal Stars,” a retrospective of Sarnia photographer Richard Beland’s music photography career. WHERE: The ISObar, 143 Christina St. North. WHEN: June 3 – Sept. 5. Opening night is the June 3 First Friday, when Beland will be interviewed on stage at 7:30 p.m. Music by the ISO Nexus Players performing David Bowie arrangements. Stars” exhibition opened in Toronto in May and has its hometown premier at the ISO’s ISObar Gallery in downtown Sarnia on June 3. It’s the gallery’s first solo show, Wing said. “We wanted to kick it off with a hometown success story. “Richard’s work spans decades and is still evolving, so we’re privileged to host this mid-career study.” Beland said a second exhibition and a book will likely follow. “Tony and ISO get the credit for having my show in Sarnia. It’s likely there would have been no show without the opportunity to work with them,” he said. Beland will be on hand for the opening with a Q&A around 7:30 p.m. His work will be accompanied by a collection of all-access passes and other memorabilia from concerts he’s photographed.

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Obituary

PURVES, Mary Frances (McAuley)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Frances (McAuley) Purves, age 73, on Monday, January 17, 2022 at Bluewater Health, Sarnia, after a brief battle with Covid Pneumonia. Mary was the most loving wife of Jim Purves. A reception for Mary’s life will be held on Sunday, June 12, 2022 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Smith Family Centre (located directly in front of the Smith Funeral Home), 1576 London Line, Sarnia.

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June 4, 1938 - December 23, 2021 A celebration of Bob’s life will be held on June 4, 2022 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. (which would have been his 84th birthday) at Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia. Family and friends are welcome to come and celebrate Bob’s life.

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We are saddened to announce the passing of our Dear, sweet Mother, Wife, Grand mother, Great Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, and Aunt, Marcia Joan DiMaria (nee Davidson) October 3 1947January 18 2022. She will be forever in our hearts. We will be hosting a celebration of her life on Saturday May 28th at the Dante Club (1330 London Rd Sarnia) at 1 pm - 4 pm. A light luncheon will be served. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to The Mike Weir foundation. A private internment will have taken place at Our Lady of mercy.

How to support a loved one in mourning

here’s no magic word or miracle formula to comfort someone in mourning. However, if someone close to you is stricken with grief from the loss of a loved one, lending them a sympathetic ear when they need to talk is the best way to be supportive in their time of need. First, instead of making clichéd comments like “time heals everything” or “he or she is in a better place,” let them know that you’re available to listen, and respect their silence in the meantime. If, on the contrary, the grieving person wishes to talk, encourage them to reminisce about the good times they shared with the one they loved so dearly. On the other hand, the person grieving may need space to mourn in peace. If so, respect their decision by remaining patient and compassionate to their plight. Remind them that you’re always available to meet if they need to get their mind off things.

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In addition, don’t hesitate to offer more practical assistance. Simple gestures like preparing dinner, looking after the kids or tidying up the house allow a great weight to be lifted off the shoulders of the bereaved. In short, always be present for your friend, colleague, neighbour, etc., and never judge their pain or suffering. If necessary, encourage them to consult a health professional who could offer them the necessary resources and support to overcome their heartache.

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Local high school students shine at national science fair

ocal students scored big at the Canada-wide Science Fair this month, taking home major awards, including Annabelle Rayson whose entry was named one of the best in the country. The St. Patrick’s high school student won Best in Fair: Discovery, for her project,

“Plankton Wars: An Innovative Analysis of Daphnia Genotype Biomanipulation for Algae Bloom Prevention.” The Best in Fair, one of seven, earned her a ticket to the European Fair in the Netherlands this fall. Rayson also won the Canadian Meteorological and Oceano-

graphic Society and the Weather Network Award, Senior; and the Canadian Stockholm Junior Water Prize, Senior. More than 370 youth competed at the 60th annual national science fair held virtually in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Kiran Prasad, of St. Patrick’s, and Arushi Rawat, of Northern

- What was the colour of the brick road in the movie “The Wizard of Oz”?

- Queen Elizabeth II signs official documents as Elizabeth R. What does the “R” stand for?

What continent’s former name was New Holland?

participants throw more than a one hundred metric tonnes of what at one another?

— Tom St. Amand (Column #356)

Collegiate, teamed up to win senior bronze for their project, "A Novel Approach to Increasing the Carbon Dioxide Annabelle Rayson

Absorption and Alkalinity of the Ocean.” And Krish Modi, of Northern, won Senior Gold and Youth Can Innovate for his project "Pee Xylophone: A Novel Non-invasive System to Measure Bladder Pressure."

ust off the wagons and unfurl the flags – Sarnia’s biggest summer party is back. Sarnia has confirmed its traditional in-person Canada Day will return July 1 following two years of “virtual” events. Festivities will begin at 11 a.m. in Canatara Park, featuring the multicultural food vendors, handmade market, and parade

beginning at 11:30 a.m. Opening ceremonies take place at the bandshell around 1 p.m., with on-stage and in-field entertainment, food and various activities wrapping at 4 p.m. Things shift to Centennial Park at 6 p.m., with live music, food and roaming entertainment, capped by a fireworks show at 10 p.m.

Sarnia Journal’s weekly trivia challenge Canada Day live and in-person 1 6 10 D - On D-Day, June 6, 1944, 14,000 Canadians, Sarnians 2among - A town in Spain is the site them, landed on what of the world’s largest annual 7 beach? food fight where thousands of

- How many sides are on a standard home plate in baseball?

What former St. Patrick’s 8 School student and 4track-High star will be speaking about his first book “Taking Life in Stride” at the Sarnia Library Theatre this Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m.?

How many degrees are in a 5-triangle?

- What late singer was the subject of the documentary “Leaving Neverland,” first shown at the Sundance Film Festival in 2019?

Colosseum in Rome 9many-heldThespectators? approximately how (within 5,000)

Bus passes for arriving Ukrainians

arnia is making free bus passes available to Ukrainians escaping the Russian war, and any other refugees recently arrived in the community. Coun. Brian White, who suggested the idea, said it’s one way the city can help welcome the Ukrainian families currently arriving in the city.

ANSWERS: 1 – Yellow; 2 - Juno Beach; 3 – Five; 4 - Harvey Mitro; 5 - 180 degrees; 6 – Regina; 7 - Overripe tomatoes; 8 - Michael Jackson; 9 - 50,000; 10 – Australia.

The newcomers, who are classified as temporary residents - not refugees - under Canada’s emergency travel program, can register for a free bus smart card at City Hall or Sarnia Transit. Sarnia already provides free bus rides to veterans and children under 12, as well as discount programs for seniors and low-income residents.

Summer will be here soon and there is plenty to do! It’s time to create some memories that will last a lifetime.

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What’s Happening THURSDAY, MAY 26 Support Group St. Joseph's Hospice hosting a caregiver support group for those supporting a loved one with a life-limiting illness, at 1 p.m. To register contact co-ordinator at 519-337-0537, ext. 126 or supportiveservices@sjhospice. ca. All services offered free of charge Plant Sale The annual Degroot’s/Rayjon Plant Sale will be held from May 26 to May 38. Dipladenias for sale, $30 each. Degroot’s Nurseries, 1840 London Line. For more, visit rayjon.org or call 519-381-5929 SATURDAY, MAY 28 Garage Sale Trinity Anglican Church’s Ladies Guild holding a Garage & Bake Sale. 1194 Murphy Rd. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tables $10. For more, call Joan at 519-542-3559 Basement Sale An assortment of items for sale at St. Luke’s United Church, 350 Indian Rd. S., 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Masks required. Outdoor BBQ with proceeds to QT Camp for 2SLBTIA+ youth. For more, call 519-344-1781 Book Launch Meet-and-greet and book signing with Sarnia native and world-class runner Harvey Mitro at the launch of Taking Life in Stride, a collection of memoirs. Major portion of proceeds to support the Ontario Track and Field Association. 2 p.m., Sarnia Public Library Auditorium. For more, contact The Book Keeper, at 519-337-3171 Garage/Bake Sale Selection of treasures, plants, cakes, cookies, pies and more at Camlachie United Church, 6784 Camlachie Rd., 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Indoor/outdoor browsing, rain or shine. Hot dogs and beverages for sale. Accessible building. For more, visit www.camlachieunited.ca Learn To Fish Bluewater Anglers is holding

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their annual Kids Training Day at the Point Edward Hatchery, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Features fishing exhibits, boats, and more. Must register by calling Jo-Anne at 519-383-0873. For more information, visit www.bluewateranglers.com MONDAY, MAY 30 Genealogy The Lambton County Branch of Ontario Ancestors holding a drop-in Zoom webinar for all questions about genealogical research and resources. 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free & open to public. Last Monday of each month. For Zoom link, email lambton@ogs. on.ca WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 Wellness Course Lambton Mental Wellness Centre is offering a free 6-week wellness course. 109 Durand St. Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. To register, email lambtonmentalwellnesscentreED@ outlook.com. For more, call 519-344-5602 Slow Flow Yoga Twin Bridges offering a yoga program to build balance and strength. Bring a mat. Wednesdays until June 29. Held on Zoom. 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. To register, visit www.tbnplc.com

Walking Group Twin Bridges offering a walking group for those looking for social movement and a view of the waterfront path. Wednesdays until June 29. Weather dependent. 153 Christina St. S., 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. To register, visit www.tbnplc.com THURSDAY, JUNE 2 Concerts SYNERGY 150 returns to the stage at Camlachie United Church with “Telling The Story,” two performances featuring 7 music genres. 6784 Camlachie Rd. Thursday, June 2 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, June 4 at 2 p.m. $20 adults, $10 students, free under age 12. COVID protocols in place. For tickets, call Mary Jean at 519-786-3075 or Barb at 519-312-3618 Well-Being Twin Bridges offering a series to explore various aspects of wellness. Thursdays until June 30. Held on Zoom. 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. To register, visit www. tbnplc.com FRIDAY, JUNE 3 Concert The Forest Excelsior Band performing big bang swing tunes and popular music at the Lawrence House, 127 Christina St. S. 6:30 p.m. For more, call 519-3370507 Art Exhibit The Lawrence House presents “Three Fires by the Water,” an exhibition by artists from Aamjiwnaang, Kettle and Stony Point, and Walpole Island. Runs to June 26. 127 Christina St. S., 6

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