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This FREE magazine is distributed in most of Sarnia-Lambton. 

It’s Only Rock and Roll, or is it? 

by Mark Moran, Publisher 

It’s no secret that we have far too much stuff these days. It controls us far more than 

we control it and sometimes it’s all we can do just to get rid of it… to purge. We live in 

a world where we can have a thousand TV channels to choose from and still can’t find 

anything worth watching. Every song that’s been recorded since you were born can be 

stored on a device smaller than your baby finger. It’s incredible, but do we really need 

it? Are we happier? Is it more rewarding? Does it bring joy to our lives, or are we better 

people because of this technology and all this stuff? Would we be happier if we had fewer 

toys, and would we appreciate those ones more? 

It’s hard to truly appreciate one or two things when we just have so many to choose 

from. I’m yet to learn how to play the harmonica (the easiest of all instruments apparently) 

but I own six of them. One would probably suffice, given my complete lack of ability or 

practice time. 

There’s a point to this story, which 

is about my first radio. It was a GE or 

Panasonic I think, and I bought it at 

Consumers Distributing which was in 

the Zellers Plaza on London Road in 

Sarnia. I’m guessing that it was 1978 

and that my mom encouraged me 

to buy it because I needed an alarm 

clock for high school. I don’t know 

that I ever mastered the alarm clock option but that radio, and the cassette recorder 

contained within, had an immeasurable impact on my life. 

This was in Port Lambton... a very small town then, as it is now. I was a few years away 

from getting a drivers license and the sense of independence it might bring, and it wasn’t 

likely that I’d be seeing a rock concert anytime soon, but that radio took me to all points 

of the globe, and especially on the stage with the bands of the day. Even backstage! 

CKLW was about as cool as Canadian radio stations got to be in this neck of the woods, 

but we were blessed with the proximity of Detroit, Rock City, Motown, and the FM signals 

that emanated from there knew no borders, and they didn’t care that I was only 12 or 13. 

WCSX, and WLLZ rocked my world, and I knew all the D.J’s names and their individual 

voices like the back of my own hand, but nothing compared to WRIF and the voice of 

one Arthur Penthalow. At that time, in that music city, he was the epitome of the rock 

‘n’ roll disk jockey. School teachers taught me what they could about math and English 

and the importance of remembering the combination to my lock, but the voices and the 

songs in my radio taught me so much more about growing up, trying to be cool, and 

being comfortable in my own skin. 

You couldn’t live in Port Lambton without being a Stones and Bob Seger and Lynryd 

Skynrd fan, but the radio opened my eyes to Van Halen and Journey and REO Speedwagon 

and Pat Benatar and AC/DC and so many more. That was my golden era and it still is in 

many ways. Like many of you I would wait by that $29 device with the record and play 

buttons pushed down carefully into place and my finger on the pause button, holding 

my breath in anticipation, waiting to release it and record the newest song by one of 

those artists, or countless more. It was even more fun to make our own playlists by 

choosing which songs we wanted to fill the cassette up with, and trying not to miss more 

than the first few seconds of the starting. I eventually became a musician, and spent 

countless hours rewinding those very cassette tapes bit by bit, again and again, in an 

effort to learn the lyrics. It was years later before the internet came along and made all 

the words to almost every song freely available, and I was able to look back and see how 

embarrassingly wrong I’d been singing them for so long. It’s Tiny Dancer… not Tony 

Danza! And that’s only one example. There are many more, though no one ever seemed 

to notice. 

In my own personal experience, that is nostalgia! It’s not just the radio/alarm clock/ 

cassette recorder and its eternally cool, panel brown appearance. It’s that this one device 

(and I really can’t think of anything else that mattered at that point in my life) had 

that much of an impact on me, then and well into the future. I’ve been a professional 

musician for over 40 years. It began by watching my eight older sisters and brothers 

embark on their own musical journeys, whether they were players or just listeners (and 

singing in the church choir) but it’s that radio that took me to places I couldn’t otherwise 

go. And no one else could really go with me on that experience. It was time I spent alone, 

with all the disk jockeys and the rock stars of course. 

The first cassette I ever bought was Queen’s “News of the World” at the Sears in 

the Northgate plaza (near the escalator). I bought it to impress a girl (and because I’d 

practically worn out the 8 track of their previous album “A Night at the Opera” in my 

brother Dave’s car). It cost $9 and the guitar solo at the end of We Will Rock You is what 

made me want to be a guitar player. Not a bad investment in hindsight. I still play songs, 

a lot of songs to be truthful, that I first heard on that marvel of modern 1979 technology, 

all those years ago. 

Getting back to the question of too much stuff, I do love each of my nine guitars 

and am always looking to add to the collection. But if you asked me if I would trade 

that crappy old radio for the hundreds of channels and millions of songs that are at 

my fingertips today… well, probably not... but I am glad that it’s all I had back then.I 

wouldn’t trade that experience for the world, and having little more to my name than 

that radio and those cassette tapes was an important part of the experience. 


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A Shopping Experience 

by Jacoba Bos, Strathroy • from Daytripping Sept-Oct 2007 issue 

On the rare occasion that I find myself 

shopping in a big box store, I find myself 

wishing for the way we used to buy and 

sell. Although we can’t go back to the 

General Store days when farmers bought 

bindertwine and axle grease while their 

wives bartered eggs for oatmeal and 

sugar, we can take a personal interest 

in customers. This can do a lot more 

for good business than any advertising 

gimmick. 

Often we find interesting shopping 

experiences while daytripping or in our 

hometown. Several years ago I found one 

of those stores that sold everything from 

shovels to socks and pantyhose beside a 

full line of groceries in 

a small town in eastern 

Ontario. The service 

was exceptional and 

very personal. When 

I asked for a mosquito 

net to fit over a baby 

buggy, the store owner 

walked with me to the 

back of her shop to 

look for the netting. 

“Perhaps you could make a net from 

cheesecloth,” she suggested when our 

search through piles of baby supplies 

proved unsuccessful. “We keep that in 

the front aisle by the canning supplies,” 

she continued, as she led the way in 

the narrow aisle past shelves filled with 

boots, work socks and straw hats, to 

the front of the store where sunbeams 

peeked in the spaces not covered by 

posters announcing rummage sales, 

ball games and church suppers past and 

present. I stopped when I spotted work 

pants on special. “Can you find the right 

size?” the lady asked as she took a step 

back from her canning supplies. “What 

size does your husband wear?” she 

continued while her trained eye scanned 

the crumbled labels. “These pants have 

lost their tag but it looks to be about a 

size 40. Would these fit him?” When 

I didn’t reply quickly, she took action. 

Raising her eyes and her voice toward 

the back of the store where her husband 

(Family Feud Answers) A famous or fictional Willy. – Willy the Pooh 

sat, overlooking his business and his 

bookeeping, she called, “Floyd, would 

you come down here a minute?” Floyd 

obediently put down his pencil, ran his 

hand through his sparse gray hairs and 

descended down the creaky stairway 

past an assortment of pots and pans to 

where his wife was about to continue her 

sales pitch. “Now Floyd,” she said, “this 

lady isn’t sure about her husband’s size.” 

She turned to me while Floyd tucked in 

his stomach, straightened his tie and 

stood like a soldier awaiting orders. 

“Would your husband be about the same 

size as mine?” she asked as I nodded at 

her long-suffering spouse. “Very well,” 

she beamed, “then 

these should fit him.” 

She took the pants 

from the pile, stepped 

over to her husband 

and held them up in 

front of him. Smiling 

approvingly, she 

raised her eyes to me. 

“Now these pants are 

on sale, so normally 

they can not be returned, but...” she 

lowered her voice as if some secret 

transaction was about to take place, 

“in your case we’ll make an exception 

won’t we Floyd?” She draped the 

pants over her arm and headed for the 

cash register, giving Floyd a chance to 

escape to his lofty heights and me an 

opportunity to savour the sights and 

smells of a store where time seemingly 

had stood still. 

The General Store may have gone 

the way of the horse and buggy, but we 

still have merchants who care for their 

customers. They are the people who 

give. Not only in personal service but 

also to charities that feed the hungry, 

look after the sick and provide shelter 

for the homeless, not to mention the 

support they provide for the arts and 

sports. Like the General Store of long 

ago, these community builders are a 

great asset, not only for the community 

they live in, but for society as a whole. 


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Not all agriculturally based manufacturers in the county were food 

processors. For instance, the Forest Basket Company Limited, established in 

1913, produced a variety of baskets, crates, boxes, and hampers for the fruit, 

vegetable, and meat-packing industries in Lambton and across Southwestern 

Ontario. Employing a yearly staff of approximately 80 to 100 people, with 

an extra 50 or so hired for summertime peaks, the plant boasted a daily 

manufacturing capacity of 30,000 berry boxes, 10,000 eleven- or six-quart 

fruit baskets, or 7,200 bushel baskets. 

Naturally, with these production levels, the factory needed its own trucks 

for timely shipment. However, as a qualifying trailer on company letterhead 

noted during the 1930s: ‘’All orders and agreements contingent upon strikes, 

fires, accidents and other delays unavoidable beyond our control.” 

At any rate, the Forest Basket Company 

stayed in business until closing in the 

spring of 1968. Subsequently reopened, the 

factory shut down for good five and a half 

years later. LHM 

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BOB BAILEY 

MPP – Sarnia-Lambton 

Building A Better Sarnia-Lambton 

With the former Councillor, Mayor, 

MPP, Minister of the Crown, and 

Chairman, Mr. Andrew S. Brandt. 

At the Sarnia-Lambton Sports of 

Hall of Fame Banquet. Even in 

retirement, Andy was always 

excited to support local events and 

recognize outstanding 

contributions by the people of 

Sarnia-Lambton. 

Joining Mayor Bradley and Dave 

Brown to Celebrate Andy’s 80th 

Birthday in 2018. 

In 2019, Sarnia officially renamed 

its Marina the Andrew S. Brandt 

Marina. Joining Andy at the 

dedication are Mayor Bradley, Ray 

Curran, and Dave Brown. 

With the arrival of spring, all of us in Sarnia-Lambton are ready to get 

out and enjoy the wide range of events and activities happening right 

here on our doorsteps. The Club is a great place to start! I encourage 

you to flip through the spring edition and mark your calendars so you 

don’t miss any of the great things happening across Lambton County. 

As I speak to people throughout our area, one of the biggest topics of 

conversation, especially for those of us in the 55+ age group, is access 

to high quality, public health care. 

Just one year after our government launched our health care strategy, 

Your Health Plan, we’re making steady progress to connect more 

people to convenient care and ensure everyone that wants a primary 

care provider can connect to one. In Sarnia-Lambton, the Ontario 

government is making a nearly $1 million investment to connect more 

people to primary care teams, like the North Lambton Community 

Health Centre, the Central Lambton Family Health Team, and the 

Rapids Family Health Team. This is part of Ontario's $100 million 

investment to connect up to 328,000 people to primary care teams, 

bringing the province one step closer to ensuring everyone in Ontario 

has access to primary care. I look forward to more important 

investments in the months ahead. 

In closing, I’d like to acknowledge the passing of Andy Brandt. Many 

readers will remember Andy from his many decades of leadership and 

civic engagement in Sarnia-Lambton. Andy’s work in politics and our 

community left a significant imprint on our region and the province. I 

was lucky to have been able to know Andy and call him a friend. He will 

be missed. 

I hope you and your family have a very happy spring and embrace the 

opportunity to experience everything that Sarnia-Lambton has to offer. 

Enjoy life to the fullest! 

Improving Primary Care is a top 

priority for the Ontario Government. 

Here I’m joined by Ann Tuplin and 

Kathy Bresett of the North Lambton 

Community Health Centre, and Ralph 

Ganter of the Central Lambton 

Family Health Team. 

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805 Christina St. North, Suite 102 

Point Edward, ON N7V 1X6 

Meeting with the leadership of 

the Rapids Family Health Team 

to discuss increased 

investments in Family Health 

Teams across the province. 

Contact Bob Bailey 

Tel.: 519-337-0051 

Fax: 519-337-3246 

Providing my outlook 

for 2024 at the 


Chamber of Commerce 

Breakfast. 

Joining the Minister of Natural 

Resources and Forestry; Lambton 

County Warden, Kevin Marriott; and 

Lambton County officials Laurie Webb 

and Andrew Meyer at the Oil Museum 

for an important announcement on 

the future of carbon capture and 

storage in Ontario. 

E-mail: bob.baileyco@pc.ola.org 

Website: bobbaileympp.com 

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Sap Buckets - First Sign of Spring 

As the warmth of the spring sun begins 

to create fringes of lacy crystal ice at the 

edges of snow piles, I know one thing for 

sure - - the sap will soon be running. 

I’ll watch for the buckets that will be 

hung on the aple trees along familiar 

roads, and I will be tempted to stop and 

have a taste of the sweet liquid I know will 

be dripping into them. 

Years ago another familiar row of maple 

trees bordered the hill on the road to our 

farmhouse. My sisters and I would follow 

our father and watch as he went to ‘tap’ 

the trees. He slowly turned a hand drill 

into the sunny side of the trunks, white 

curls of inner wood fell to the ground and 

a small metal ‘spile’ was inserted. We’d 

get our first taste as the sap started to flow 

out over its lip and into the bucket hung 

underneath. 

After school it would be our job to 

collect the sap in pails and carry it to the 

boiling-down site over in the sugar bush. 

Donning rubber boots, each day we’d find 

our way along the paths where sugary 

snow was starting to turn to mud. 

If it was ‘boiling-down day,’ we’d be 

greeted by the smell of wood smoke. 

With any luck, Dad would have already 

collected the sap from some of the trees 

and we could hear the rhythmic ‘drip, 

drip, drip’ of the liquid as it hit the bottom 

of the metal buckets. He would have 

been there all day, tending the crackling 

fire that burned under the huge black 

iron kettles hanging from chains over 

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version of ‘quality time’ spent with our 

father. Sometimes I recall spreading my 

notebooks out on my lap and doing my 

homework while he sat on the log next to 

me. 

As the sun dipped lower, the leafless 

trees of the sugar bush stood out like dark 

sculptures against a crimson horizon. 

Mom would come down through the 

woods with supper -sandwiches and 

thermoses of soup and tea or maybe a 

cold beer for Dad. 

Once the boiling-down process has 

begun, it can’t be stopped and the last few 

hours can become tedious as the thicker 

the syrup becomes, the easier it is to burn. 

Sometimes it would be long after dark 

before my parents would bring the syrup 

home. The next day Mom would bring it 

to a boil in batches on the stovetop, so 

she could skim any impurities off, before 

running it through cheesecloth into sealer 

jars. 

Our reward for all of this effort was 

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Many of us greet the new year with 

a resolution to eat healthier foods, shed 

some extra pounds, lead a more active 

life… there are all sorts of goals that 

we set. The problem is that it’s hard 

to maintain motivation for outdoor 

activities like walking, especially with the 

unpredictable and often gloomy weather 

that continues through the winter. It’s 

too easy to look out the window and say 

“Bah, humbug! Don’t feel like it.” 

Spring will come, however—maybe 

sooner than we think if we give any 

credence to the rodent reckonings 

of Groundhog Day! Until then, don’t 

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that we’ll see a few more 

of those before we’re out 

of the winter woods. In 

fact, one of the best ways 

to embrace an unexpected 

snowfall is to go into the 

woods and appreciate 

the serenity that a fresh 

snowfall offers. Even a walk 

around the neighbourhood 

during or after a snowfall 

helps us appreciate the way 

it beautifies a grey, soggy 

landscape. 

At this time of year, at 

least we can be optimistic 

that a significant snowfall 

is not likely to hang around 

too long. It might even 

make shovelling the white 

stuff a little more enjoyable! 

Liquid snow? Okay, rain! 

If it’s not a torrential downpour, 

you can still get out for a walk. You’ll 

probably pick up your pace a little 

which means that you’ll burn more 

calories. Throw your rain jacket over 

your winter coat if need be, pull up the 

hood and put on your boots. If you live 

in a wooded neighbourhood, you may 

not even notice the rain. 

There are actually several benefits to 

walking in the rain. Many people find 

the sound of rain calming at bedtime, 

so why not try it out as a stress reliever 

during the day? Focusing on the sound 

of raindrops hitting the ground or trees 

while you walk is a great way to take 

your mind off your worries. Many 

things in life are beyond our control and 

the weather is one of them! Taking a 

walk in the rain might remind you that 

sometimes we just have to let things go. 

The smell of rain can also calm you 

and boost your mood. Petrichor, the 

smell of the ground and air during 

and after a rain, is created when 

compounds from plant oils mix into 

moisture droplets. The result is that 

fresh, soothing scent which is nature’s 

aromatherapy at work. 

Another interesting health benefit of 

“rain-walking” is that the air is actually 

cleaner during and after rainfall. As the 

water droplets fall, they attract particles 

of pollution that are lingering in the 

air, and the air that follows a rainfall 

contains fewer allergens and dust. A 

2015 study suggested that this natural 

process can positively impact human 

health. 

Finally, the natural world is a different 

place in the rain. If you are observant, 

you are likely to notice and appreciate 

this novel perspective. Who knows? 

Maybe it will inspire a shift in your own 

way of thinking. 

No rain or snow, but just dreary? 

Take advantage of the opportunity 

to get out on one of our local trails. 

Even if it’s overcast, hiking in late 

winter or early spring has several 

advantages over the summer: more 

comfortable temperatures, virtually 

no bugs, abundant bird activity 

and emerging plant life. Trails 

are less likely to be busy 

which promotes a more 

tranquil experience where 

TUES. TO FRI. 

10AM - 5PM 

hikers can immerse themselves in their 

surroundings and leave stress behind. 

As in any season, hiking is as difficult 

as you want it to be. Your choice of trail 

dictates how long and hard you work, 

and also what type of scenery you will 

enjoy. If you hike with others, you not 

only have support and encouragement, 

but also experience the camaraderie of 

completing a challenge together. 

Especially when the weather is messy, 

ensure your safety and enjoyment by 

being prepared and understanding 

how to stay safe on the trail or manage 

unexpected events. 

A few reminders: 

• Respect your physical condition and 

limitations when choosing a trail. 

Some local trails can be very wet or 

muddy and slippery at this time of 

year. 

• Dress appropriately for the weather. 

That includes layers to manage your 

body temperature and footwear 

to keep your feet dry and provide 

traction. A hiking pole or stick is 

helpful on steep or slippery slopes. 

• Carry a backpack so that your hands 

are free. Pack your cell phone (with 

the what3words app installed), water, 

snacks and a simple first aid kit. 

• Stay on blazed trails and pay attention 

to signage. 

For details about our local trails and 

how to keep your hiking experience 

positive, visit LSNTBlazers.com. 

Whatever your health resolution 

might be this year, having a few 

options for staying active 

will help you keep 

moving. And, if the 

sun comes out, 

that’s just icing on 

the resolution cake! 

P A G E 

8 

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An individual has not started living until he can rise 

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concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity. 

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that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. 

Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the 

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Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy 

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P A G E 9


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Saturday Mornings 7:30am-Noon 

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• A woman called to make reservations from Chicago to Hippopotamus, New 

York. I was at a loss for words. Finally, I asked “Are you sure that’s the name of 

the town?” She replied, “Yes, what flights do you have?” After some searching, I 

said “I’m sorry ma’am, I’ve looked up every airport code in the country can’t find a 

Hippopotamus anywhere.” She replied, “Oh don’t be silly, everyone knows where it 

is, check your map!” I scoured a map of New York state and finally offered, “You don’t 

mean Buffalo, do you?” She said, “That’s it! I knew it was a big animal!” 

• A woman called and said, “I need to fly to pepsi-cola on one of those computer planes.” 

I asked if she meant Pensacola on a commuter plane. She said, “Yeah, whatever.” 

• A woman called to ask, “Do airlines put your physical description on your bag so they 

know who’s luggage belongs to who?” I said, “No, why do you ask?” She replied, “Well, 

when I checked in with the airline, they put a tag on my bag that said FAT, and I’m 

overweight, is there any connection?” After putting her on hold so I could ‘look into it’ (I 

was actually laughing), I came back and explained that the city code for Fresno is FAT, 

and the airline was just putting a destination tag on her luggage. 

Don’t let old age get you down - it’s too hard to get back up! 

Oil Field History... in Action. 

1860s Working Oil Field Historic Site 

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Saturday June 15th 

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Planting A Garden of Memories 

by Alice Gibb, London • from Daytripping May-June 2007 issue 

All gardeners know winter 

can be endured because it is 

the precursor of spring. And 

springtime, for the garden lover, 

has a host of special attractions. 

There is the moist, sun-warmed 

smell when you turn over the first 

shovelful of earth. Or the rush of 

emotion when you let a handful 

of that warm, sweet-smelling soil 

first trickle through your fingers. 

Finally, there's the sense of expectation 

when you drop the first seeds into a thin 

line etched in the soil - even if that soil is 

only a balcony windowbox! 

Admittedly, when I was a youngster, I 

didn't feel any great rush of affection for 

either the good earth or my father at garden 

planting time. 

My father, who had been raised on a farm 

but worked in one of Sarnia's petrochemical 

industries, threw his zeal into a half-acre 

vegetable plot at the back of our property. 

Gardening, for my father, was a welcome 

adventure. Every spring he would try at 

least one or two new crops ranging from 

deep blue garden huckleberries to pale 

green kohlrabi. 

The spring ritual my brother and I followed 

religiously was trying to avoid the gardenplanting 

marathon. The annual routine of 

moving a stake and string at a snail's pace 

across the plowed field and bending over to 

drop miniscule seeds into the ruler-straight 

lines my father favoured, held little appeal. 

I would try to disappear into the farthest 

reaches of the house with a good mystery 

- my brother just plain disappeared! 

During the Depression, my father had 

headed west in search of cheap land and 

the opportunity to test his independence. 

He had settled on a quarter section of land 

outside Peace River, Alberta and eked out 

subsistence living until war was declared. 

Perhaps it was those sparse years that 

inspired him to produce a bonanza of 

vegetables that was far too great for the 

needs of our four-member family. Even 

with my mother frantically canning and 

freezing, we could not keep up to the 

garden's yields. The solution was for my 

hardworking father to wash and bag up 

the extra produce. Then my brother and 

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I were sent out on Saturday mornings 

to knock on doors around our village. 

Really, all we had to do was go to 

about three or four homes, sell the 10 

and 25 cent bags of carrots, onions, 

and tomatoes, and the proceeds 

were ours to spend at the local 

general store. Our task was 

made even easier by the fact 

that we had several families 

with eight and ten children in 

our neighborhood - so the cooks in those 

families would take any vegetables we had 

to market. 

Despite that fact, and the reality that my 

brother and myself rarely did any of the 

hard hoeing and weeding and cultivating 

that made the garden thrive, we considered 

it a great hardship to have to peddle 

produce door-to-door. Even as youngsters, 

we liked to consider ourselves gentry, who 

should spend afternoons on the banks 

of the St. Clair, or swinging gently in a 

backyard hammock. 

Perhaps I should have realized, however, 

that gardeners beget gardeners. For years 

now, I've rented various little patches of 

land in and around London. My rows are 

always crooked, because I lack my father's 

patience with life's challenges. Since I don't 

own an old hand-cranked Farmall tractor or 

a cranky cultivator, weeds and couch grass 

win out by season's end. I should spend 

more time in the summer with hoe in hand 

and less time at a computer terminal. 

But I do feel that special rush experienced 

by all gardeners when the seed catalogues 

start to arrive during the dark winter 

months. By April, there's a physical ache in 

my bones, wanting to feel the warm earth 

between my fingers again. It's not much 

different than the ache you feel when you 

first fall madly in love. 

There's another more personal reason 

why I still plant huckleberries and strange 

new tomato varieties every spring. Some 

nights, just as the sun sets, I half expect to 

see my father just a few rows over, wearing 

his battered old straw hat and leaning on 

his hoe, smoking a pipe. A garden is many 

things to many people. But for this gardener, 

planting memories is even more important 

than planting seeds. 

P A G E 

10 

(Family Feud Answers) Something Russia is famous for. – Russians 


Maybe we should stop it with the elderly jokes. They’re getting old. 



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1) Leather saddles, handbags, 

shoes and the multitude of 

other leather items need 

proper care to deter vermin 

and to retain a soft pliant 

texture. How can you do this 

without all the smelly and 

sometimes potent cleaners 

and polishes? Follow what the 

old timers used to do. Mix your 

own polish - half castor oil 

and half mineral oil. Works 

like magic and no toxic fumes 

to deal with. 

2) Have you ever encountered 

those irritating stains on the 

inside of your glass vases? 

There’s one easy way to avoid 

that from happening. Spray 

the inside of the vase with Pam 

before you put in the water 

and flowers. This non-stick 

product really works. 

3) Don’t do this. Don’t do that. 

Here I go again. Don’t put 

china with gold trim or 

hand-painted surfaces, or 

pottery or porcelain that is 

crazed in the dishwasher. The 

finish will fade and eventually 

wear off and the crazed pieces 

may crack even further. 

4) Did you know that lace can 

be coloured by a dipping in 

tea? 

5) If you have an outdoor 

bronze figural or any outdoor 

bronze decorative item, wash 

it with warm soapy water to 

remove any dirt and grime 

that may have accumulated 

on its surface. Rinse 

thoroughly and dry with a soft 

cloth. Then rub with a flannel 

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Make sure that no excess oil 

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SPRING 2024 (Family Feud Answers) A former President most people would say is honest. – Nixon P A G E 11



Thank you, to all the advertisers you see throughout the magazine. 

A Party 150 Years 

in the Making 

By Laurissa Ellsworth 

Petrolia is pleased to bring the 

community together for a series of 

celebrations, events and activities to 

highlight the Sesquicentennial milestone 

in the oil town. 

2024 marks the 150th anniversary 

of the incorporation of Petrolia as 

a town and commemorates By- 

Law number one—the By-Law to 

formally create the Petrolia and 

North Enniskillen Fire Department. 

The Oil Town launched their year of 

celebrations on January 1, 2024 and 

will wrap the activities on January 

1, 2025. 

The larger events include a jam 

packed June weekend with the 

Provincial Town Criers Competition 

from June 14-16, the Fire 

Department’s 150th anniversary on 

the 15th, and the legendary RCMP 

Musical Ride on the 15th and 16th. 

Another stellar weekend on August 15- 

17 will welcome the Hard Oil Music 

Festival, with three days of live music, 

the likes of which Petrolia has not seen 

before. Tickets are on sale for this now. 

Petrolia is accustomed to welcoming 

guests and have a number of other large 

events you may have been to in the past 

from Pizzafest (June 1st); Canada Day 

Fireworks (July1st); Art in the Park (July 

12 & 13); the Barn Dance (July 13th); 

Harvestfest (Sept. 14th) and more. 

Their Town Wide Yard Sale is one of 

the largest in Ontario and has a new 

date this year—June 7th and 8th. 

Numerous other events are also 

planned including a downtown Art 

Crawl, a monthly Free Swimming and/ 

or Skating Birthday Parties, Christmas 

celebrations and New Year’s Eve party. 

There are too many to mention but all 

can be found at www.Petrolia150.com. 

In addition to the events listed 

above, there are several other activities 

and opportunities to participate in 

throughout the year. Students of Petrolia 

and area schools should be on the 

lookout for an activity book created by 

youth member Telsie Jackson, apparel 

is for sale and pre-order at www. 

Petrolia150.com, the Committee is 

selling historic commemorative coin 

sets, lawn signs, flags and more to help 

you celebrate. There is also a Petrolia 

150 Mosaic Mural Project that will be 

announced in detail soon. 

Downtown businesses will display 

historical graphics and information 

about their storefronts and host special 

shopping events throughout the year. 

Black Gold Brewery is even offering 

special beer labels to help us celebrate! 

A committee of volunteers from the 

community, service clubs and town 

staff have been working on the events 

and ideas since 2018, and despite a 

slowdown of in-person meetings in 2020 

and 2021, the Petrolia 150 Committee 

has been able to focus on their mandate 

and set goals and choose projects that 

are both inclusive and affordable for the 

town to celebrate together. 

Those celebrating a special milestone 

birthday or anniversary are encouraged 

to let the Clerk’s Office at Town Hall 

know all about it so that a special 

commemorative certificate can be 

issued. A special edition newspaper, 

activity guide and calendar has been 

distributed to all residents to help save 

the dates. 

Petrolia will be home to a year full 

of celebrations and reminders about 

what makes Petrolia a special place to 

live and do business. On behalf of the 

committee, we encourage you all to 

“save the dates!” 

To stay up to date and track any 

changes to scheduling or events, 

please connect with us online at: 

Petrolia 150th Anniversary - 2024 

Petrolia150_2024 

Petrolia150_2024 

@150Petrolia 

www.petrolia150.com 

Petrolia 150 Events 

& Signature Town Events 

JANUARY 

Monday - 1 

Petrolia 150 Gala 

7:30-10:30pm 

FEBRUARY 

Fri-Mon 16, 17, 18 & 19 

Family Fun Days Weekend 

MAY 

Saturday - 25 

Farmers’ Market 

Grand Opening 

JUNE 

Saturday - 1 

Town - Pizzafest 

Sat-Sun 15 & 16 

RCMP Musical Ride 

Greenwood Park 

Fri-Sun 14, 15 & 16 

Petrolia 150 

Town Crier Contest 

JULY 

Monday - 1 

Town - Canada Day 

Celebrations 

Fri & Sat 12 & 13 

Art in the Park 

Saturday - 13 

Town - Barn Dance 

AUGUST 

Thurs-Sat - 15, 16 & 17 

Hard Oil Music Festival 

in Greenwood Park 

Saturday - 17 

Petrolia 150 Parade 

Sunday - 18 

11 am Nonsectarian 

Church Service 

in Greenwood Park 

SEPTEMBER 

Saturday - 14 

Harvestfest - 

Farmers’ Market 

DECEMBER 

Friday - 6 

Town - Christmas in the Park, 

Chili Cook Off 

Saturday - 7 

Town - Christmas Market, 

10am-3pm 

Saturday - 7 

Town - 

Santa Claus Parade - 2pm 

“Celebrating Petrolia 150” 

Tuesday - 31 

Petrolia 150 

Closing Event at Greenwood 

Recreation Centre 

Thursday - Saturday, AUGUST 15, 16 & 17 

Hard Oil Music Festival in Greenwood Park 

Visit: petrolia150.com 

for event details, and more! 

P A G E 

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A Rush of Excitement 

Unveiling Victoria Playhouse Petrolia’s 

Spectacular 2024 Theatre Season 

In the heart of Ontario’s picturesque 

Petrolia, the Victoria Playhouse Petrolia 

(VPP) gears up for a summer that 

promises not just stellar performances 

but an aptly titled ‘A Rush of Excitement’ 

as the upcoming theatre season unfolds 

a diverse array of productions that 

celebrate Petrolia’s rich history, pay 

homage to musical legends, welcome 

audience favourites back to the stage, 

and bring poignant tales to life. 

Oil Rush: The Big Discovery Musical 

– May 7-26 

Kicking off the season is “Oil Rush,” 

a Canadian musical written by Robert 

More and Jacqueline Sadler that delves 

into the roots of Petrolia, paying tribute 

to its historic connection to the oil 

industry. As the town commemorates 

its 150th birthday “Oil Rush” promises 

to be a captivating journey through time 

showcasing the resilience and spirit of 

the community that thrived amidst the 

black gold boom. Audiences can expect 

a visually stunning performance full of 

amusing characters and some fine knee 

slappin’ music that not only entertains 

but also educates, offering a unique 

glimpse into the town’s fascinating past. 

Rainy Day People: A Tribute to 

Gordon Lightfoot – June 4-23 

The VPP continues its stellar lineup 

with “Rainy Day People,” a musical 

tribute to the legendary Gordon 

Lightfoot. Lightfoot’s timeless melodies 

and poetic lyrics have left an indelible 

mark on the world of folk music and this 

production aims to honour his legacy in 

a way that only live theatre can. Lead by 

Canada’s own Sarah Smith the company 

performs a beautifully curated selection 

of Lightfoot’s greatest hits immersing 

patrons in the nostalgia and musical 

brilliance of a true Canadian folk hero. 

Sweet Soul Music: A Non-Stop Hit 

Parade – July 2-28 

The excitement doesn’t wane as the 

season progresses into “Sweet Soul 

Music,” a soulful journey that pays 

homage to the greatest in the genre. 

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Bacchus, known for his electrifying 

performances and soul-stirring vocals, 

this production promises to be a 

mesmerizing experience for lovers 

of soul music and beyond. The stage 

will come alive with the energy and 

emotion of timeless classics creating an 

atmosphere that transports the audience 

to the golden era of soul music. 

Tuesdays with Morrie: A Life 

Altering Friendship – August 6-18 

As August unfolds the Victoria 

Playhouse Petrolia takes a poignant turn 

with “Tuesdays with Morrie,” written by 

Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom. Based 

on a true story, this emotionally charged 

play explores the profound lessons 

learned by a young journalist (played 

by Michael Vanhevel) from his former 

college professor, Morrie Schwartz 

(played by Keith Savage). Delving 

into themes of life, love, and human 

connection, this production is sure to 

leave a lasting impact on the hearts of 

the audience. 

The Ultimate Fiddler on the Loose: 

All Your Fiddlin’ Favourites – 

September 10-29 

September brings the muchanticipated 

return of Jesse Grandmont 

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the Loose.” Due to popular demand, this 

lively and energetic group commands 

the VPP stage once again, showcasing 

the mastery of fiddling, comedy and 

step-dancing, promising to blow the VPP 

roof off one more time. 

The Tony Bennett Songbook: A Heart 

Full of Song – October 8-27 

Closing the season with a flourish, 

the Victoria Playhouse Petrolia presents 

“The Tony Bennett Songbook.” A very 

special cast comes together to celebrate 

the everlasting music of Tony Bennett, 

highlighting some of his most memorable 

performances and moments in the 

entertainment business. Audiences can 

expect an evening filled with nostalgia, 

reverence, and an immersive tribute to a 

musical legend. 

As excitement builds for the 

upcoming season, stay tuned for further 

casting announcements. Matinee and 

evening performances are offered, and 

tickets are available at thevpp.ca or 

by calling the box office at 1-800-717- 

7694. The Victoria Playhouse Petrolia’s 

2024 Season, ‘A Rush of Excitement’, 

is set to captivate audiences, offering 

a diverse and unforgettable journey 

through history, music, and the human 

experience- don’t miss it! 

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As I write this article in anticipation 

of a publishing deadline, it is a bit 

easier to think about spring when the 

skies are sunny, and we have enjoyed 

a very balmy February. Every outdoor 

enthusiast has their eye on the weather 

forecast and that ever eager gardener is 

no different. Nothing quite satisfies this 

urge like getting your hands into the 

garden with the sun on your shoulders. 

In the greenhouse, we are thinking 

about Spring from November forward. 

Our production schedule has us 

purchasing seeds, cuttings, and 

supplies well in advance. We are on 

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flowers and tropical plants. These are all 

queued into our well-tuned plan to be 

ready at our garden centre for the prime 

weeks of spring gardening. All these 

quick growing plants are added to the 

assortment of plants we have started 

and grown over the past one to seven 

years. It is easy to think of that sprint 

to spring of flowers and transplants, 

but at our nursery we also grow many 

shrubs and trees that have a much 

longer production cycle and incredible 

longevity. This marathon is a reminder 

that gardening is not only a spring rush 

but a year-round and multi-year effort 

to grow excellent plants to beautify our 

customers’ homes and businesses for 

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“whether spring will be early or late?” I 

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when it is supposed to come.” So 

when the weather permits, get yourself 

outside, putter in the garden, make 

plans for something new and fresh, find 

a fabulous plant for inside or outside, 

plant that tree, tune-up the yard. 

Gardening is not a ‘job’ to get done but 

an experience to enjoy. Put away the 

Spring Gardening Checklist: 

❏ Seek advice from a professional and 

from friends to make good plans 

for spring landscaping changes you 

hope to make. 

❏ Plant that tree you should have 

years ago (in the right place). 

❏ Look into vertical gardening if you 

are limited on outdoor space. 

❏ Plan a habitat space for wildlife in 

your garden. 

❏ Improve the soil in veggie beds and 

containers with new soil, peat moss, 

compost and natural fertilizer. 

❏ Keep on top of weeds in a garden 

bed by starting clean, and consider 

adding a layer of mulch/ straw to 

keep weeds at bay. 

❏ Transplant seedlings and/or sow 

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sun, enjoy the beauty of created things, 

and if you haven’t yet, start your new 

gardening adventure. 

If you are interested in learning more 

about gardening, landscaping, and the 

artistic side of plants, we host many 

events at Sipkens to this end, and are 

always ready to help you get started on 

this journey. 

good advice from friends or from 

your favourite garden centre. 

❏ Feed your plants regularly for a 

great yield—you only get out what 

your put in. Great organic options 

include hen manure and kelp meal. 

❏ Plant cold-loving veggies early April 

(onions, radish, snow peas and 

perennial herbs). 

❏ In mid-April to May, plant potatoes, 

broccoli, cauliflower and carrots. 

❏ Plant tender veggies after the frostfree 

date (usually after Victoria 

Day) such as tomatoes, peppers, 

cucumber and melons. 

❏ Water vegetables and fruit regularly 

for continued growth. 

❏ In June, start to reap the rewards by 

picking early crops like leafy greens, 

radishes, and strawberries. 

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by Norma West Linder, from Daytripping March-April 2006 

We take hydro so much 

for granted today that we 

miss it terribly even when 

we lose it briefly. When 

I was a baby, we moved 

to Manitoulin Island - to a 

house with no hydro. 

In an effort to “brighten” our lives, 

my father wrote an essay extolling the 

virtues of the Aladdin Lamp, an item 

he’d never even seen, let alone used. 

His literary efforts were rewarded by 

the presentation of a beautiful model 

decorated with hand-painted roses. 

It was my mother’s special pride - 

right up until the day my grandfather 

accidentally knocked it over. 

“What are you going to tell Les?” 

he asked, surveying the broken pieces. 

“What do you mean?” she replied. 

“You broke it.” 

“It would sound better coming 

from you.” Leaving her to sweep up the 

pieces, he came over to sit beside me 

on the couch. “I didn’t like the way it 

hissed anyway,” he whispered. 

Leaving the lighting situation, 

my father turned his attention to 

the laundry problem. He rigged up 

a washing machine consisting of a 

two-handled wooden tub set on a 

wheel with a cross belt, hooked up 

to a homemade wooden pulley. The 

whole affair was propelled by a onehorsepower 

gasoline engine. I use the 

word propelled advisedly. 

On the day of the washer’s 

christening, our entire family 

assembled in the kitchen. It turned out 

to be something of a maiden voyage as 

well. The clothes not only got washed, 

they got taken for a ride. We watched, 

helpless with laughter as the machine 

took off across the kitchen floor. 

After that, the inventor’s presence 

was requested on wash days to help 

corral the wooden beast. But it did 

save my mother a lot 

of scrubbing on the old 

washboard, an item seen 

only in museums today. 

In time, the power lines 

from Mindemoya reached 

us. Our coal oil lamps were 

replaced by electric light bulbs. And 

my father’s fantastic flying machine 

was replaced by a shining new “Easy” 

washer, its lime green enamelled sides 

necked with white dots. I loved to press 

my face against its warmth and listen to 

the rhythmic chugging of its motor. As 

each load was finished, I watched as it 

was put through the wringer, fascinated 

to see wet clothes emerge as flattened, 

multi-coloured ribbons. 

The magic of hydro! No more sooty 

lamp chimneys to clean. No more 

laundry bubbling on the stove in a big 

copper boiler. And radio! The wonder 

of shared laughter as we sat listening 

to Bums and Allen. Jack Benny, Edgar 

Bergen and Charlie McCarthy. My big 

sister’s favourite was Amos and Andy. 

Mine was Fibber Magee and Molly. And 

Mortimer Snerd. Radio voices peopled 

our lives; they were as real to us as our 

paper friends in the Saturday comics. 

Strangely enough, as though hearing 

depended upon seeing, we always 

watched the small brown igloo-shaped 

radio as we sat listening to it in the 

living room. 

There was a closeness in family life 

then, the kind of closeness seclusion 

promotes. Weathering hardships might 

have had something to do with it as 

well. 

They say necessity is the mother of 

invention, but it isn’t always so. When I 

think of that wacky homemade washing 

machine my father designed to make 

my mother’s wash days a little easier, 

I know that love can be the mother of 

invention too. 

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An elderly carpenter was ready to 

retire. He told his employer/contractor 

of his plans to leave the house-building 

business and live a more leisurely life 

with his wife, enjoying his extended 

family. He would miss the paycheque, 

but he needed to retire. They could 

get by. 

The contractor was sorry to see his 

good worker go, and asked if he could 

build just one more house as a personal 

favour. The carpenter said yes, but in 

time it was easy to see that his heart 

was not in his work. He resorted to 

shoddy workmanship and used inferior 

materials. 

It was an unfortunate way to end his 

career. When the carpenter finished his 

work and the builder came to inspect 

the house, the contractor handed the 

front door key to the carpenter. “This 

is your house,” 

he said, “my gift to you.” 

What a shock! What a shame! If he 

had only known he was building his 

own house he would have done it all 

so differently. Now he had to live in the 

home he had built none to well. 

So it is with us. We build our lives in 

a distracted way reacting rather than 

acting, willing to put up with less than 

the best. At important points we do not 

give the job our best effort. Then with 

a shock, we look at the situation we 

have created and find that we are now 

living in the house we have built. If we 

had realized that, we would have done 

it differently. 

Think of yourself as the carpenter. 

Think about your house. Each day you 

hammer a nail, place a board, or erect 

a wall, build wisely. 

It is the only life you will ever build. 

Even if you live it for only one day more, 

that day deserves to be lived graciously 

and with dignity. 

The plaque on the wall says, “Life is 

a do-it-yourself project.” Who 

could say it more 

clearly? 

Your life today 

is the result of 

your attitudes 

and choices in 

the past. Your life 

tomorrow will be 

the result of your attitudes and the 

choices you make today. 

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Recipes from Club contributors & local fundraising cookbooks we’ve 

collected over the years. Send your own recipes, or on behalf of an 

organizaon with a cookbook, we can help promote them for free. 

Mother Nature slowly awakens. 

Rubbing the sleep from her eyes, she 

surveys the bleakness surrounding 

her. Mounds of dirty snow dot the 

landscape and bare trees stand rigidly 

against the dullness of the skies; while 

silence reigns. It is time for fresh new 

beginnings, she decides. Shedding 

her winter garments, she turns up 

the sun; smiling with approval 

as the snow melts away to 

nothingness, and gentle 

rains nourish the earth. 

Now, rolling up her 

sleeves, she magically 

starts working on 

her yearly 

transformation. 

She coaxes 

the trees into new 

coats of many shades 

of green, to cover their 

nakedness. Plant life and 

insects sense the change in 

the air, and start nudging 

through the soil. Lakes and rivers once 

again flow freely, and the fish jump 

with delight. Across the miles, a gentle 

breeze signals the birds that it is time 

to return. The silence of winter is gone, 

replaced by the joyful sounds of birds 

crooning their love songs, and insects 

buzzing, as all wildlife prepares for 

newborns. Trees and shrubs explode 

with blossoms, infusing the air 

with the sweetest fragrance. 

The skies are a dazzling blue, 

and the days are longer, 

with the promise of 

more good things 

to come. Within 

just a few weeks, 

Earth has gone 

from drab 

to beautiful, 

from barren to 

plentiful. Winter 

is now simply a 

memory. The marvels of 

Mother Nature indeed! 

Smothered Chicken 

Breasts 

4 boneless skinless 

chicken breast halves 

1/4 tsp salt 

1/4 tsp lemon pepper 

1 Tbsp vegetable oil 

Sprinkle chicken with salt and lemon pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken 

in oil for 13 to 15 minutes or unl juices run clear; remove and keep warm. In 

same skillet, cook bacon over medium heat unl crisp. Using a sloed spoon, 

remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. In the 

drippings, saute onions and brown sugar unl onion is golden. Place 2 bacon 

strips on each chicken breast half; top with caramelized onion and cheese. 

Tangy Ribs 

1/2 cup brown sugar 

1 tsp salt 

1 tsp garlic 

1 Tbsp dry mustard 

By: The Bourries 

(from Bridgeview Public School Cookbook) 

2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 

1 cup ketchup 

1/2 cup vinegar 

1/2 cup water 

By: Vicky Coulbeck (from Holy 

Rosary School 50th Anniversary 

Cookbook) 

8 bacon strips 

1 med onion, sliced 

1/4 cup brown sugar 

1/2 cup shredded 

Monterey Jack cheese 

Boil ribs for up to 1 hour. Mix all ingredients together and toss with ribs. 

Bake in pan at 350º for 1.5 hours. Baste half way through. Can be placed in 

slow cooker as well on low. 

Frosty 

Strawberry Pie 

(from Point Edward 

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Cookbook) 

Frozen pie shell, thawed 

3 oz pkg strawberry 

gelan powder 

1 1/4 cups boiling water 

1 pt strawberry ice cream 

1 to 1.5 cups sliced 

fresh strawberries 

Whipped cream 

Bake and thoroughly cool pie shell. Dissolve gelan powder thoroughly in 

boiling water. Add ice cream by spoonfuls, srring unl it melts. Chill, 

srring occasionally, unl slightly thickened. Fold in strawberries. Pour into 

pie shell and chill unl firm. Can be topped with whipped cream and whole 

strawberries. Note: strawberries may be slightly sweetened and drained. 

Cheese Meat Loaf 

By: Iva Quigley (from Sombra 

Township Museum Cookbook) 

1 lb ground beef 

1 large onion, finely chopped 

2 eggs, well beaten 

1 can tomato or mushroom soup 

1 cup grated cheese 

1 cup bread crumbs 

1 tsp salt 

1/2 tsp pepper 

1/2 cup rice uncooked 

Combine all ingredients and put in a buered loaf pan. Bake at 350º for 1 to 

1.5 hours. 

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Many of the articles are from the archives of Daytripping Magazine. 



On April 8, 2024, a total solar 

eclipse will cross North America. A 

total solar eclipse happens when 

the Moon passes between the Sun 

and Earth, completely blocking 

the face of the Sun. The sky will 

darken as if it were dawn or dusk. 

In Southwestern Ontario, the only 

areas that will see a total eclipse 

are around Chatham, St. Thomas, 

Hamilton and further East. Other 

Watch 

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totally hidden). It will last for up to 2 minutes in the afternoon between 

3 and 3:30 depending on location. 

Safety is very important when viewing a total solar eclipse. If you’re 

watching, make sure you wear eye protection designed for solar viewing. 

The jury has been in for a long time 

on smoking. The horrible long lasting 

and negative effects on our health are 

clear and as a society we are paying a 

price for this addiction. Salt, or sodium, 

needs to be placed under a similar level 

of scrutiny. Let’s be clear—give me 

a choice between a big piece of cake, 

or a bag of salty chips, a piece of fried 

chicken, or some roasted and salted 

peanuts; I will take the salty food every 

time. Refined sugar is a problem, but 

we are going to talk about salt. Funny, 

that they are both white granulated 

substances. 

Anyway, salt or 

sodium is a necessary 

element that we 

need to live. Sodium 

in proper amounts 

allows us to balance 

our body’s fluid levels, 

and maintain our 

muscles and nervous 

system. I said in the 

proper amounts. So, 

what is the proper 

amount? For a senior 

there is some debate, 

however the number 

is somewhere around 

1,500 mg per day. 

This is the number 

A Path to Wellness 

you should land on for your sodium 

intake — 1500 mg. However, most of us 

eat about 2,300 mg. That is over 50% 

more sodium then we should eat. Do 

your own research. Consult your health 

care provider for the amount of sodium 

that is right for you. 

Here is what happens with too 

much salt intake. 

You are increasing 

the likelihood of high 

blood pressure, heart 

disease, and stroke. 

Too much sodium has 

a massive, negative 

impact on your 

kidneys and liver. 

Research is pointing 

to salts contributing 

to the development 

of diabetes. Scared 

yet? If you are not 

concerned, I will add 

one more, Alzheimer’s 

disease. So as 

mentioned earlier, 

high sodium leads 

By Chris Treftlin, Shine at Home, Sarnia 

Salt is the New Smoking 

to high blood pressure (BP), and there 

is a link between high BP and forms 

of dementia including Alzheimer’s 

disease. 

There is the learning. Here are the 

solutions to reduce sodium, if needed. 

How Do We Get Our Salt?* 

Added at the Table 6% 

Added in Cooking 5% 

Naturally Occurring 12% 

Prepared Food 77% 

*NB – Estimated Approximate Sodium Intake 

What should jump off the page 

at you is the amount of sodium in 

prepared food. While convenient, any 

food item cooked in large batches by 

large food companies will be high, very 

high, to ridiculously high in sodium. 

If you don’t believe me, go to your 

grocery store freezer case and grab a 

popular, national, frozen food brand 

and look at the nutrition label. The 

dinners I recently checked out were 

between 1000mg and 1200 mg per 

meal. Remember, you should be eating 

1500 mg a day. Food companies add 

this much salt for a couple of reasons. 

First, they know people, like me, love 

salt. Second, sodium is a shelf-stabilizer. 

Another way to make the meal last 

longer in the freezer. 

Let’s Visualize 1500 mg 

Here comes the learning bomb! Go 

into your utensil drawer and pull out 

the set of measuring spoons. You will 

not need to do this if you are a baker. 

For everyone else this is an essential 

step. Remember the recommended 

amount of salt per day is 1500 mg 

or approximately just over half a 

teaspoon. Now, pour salt into the 

teaspoon measure, and take out one 

third. That is how much salt you should 

eat a day. 

The Solution 

The best and most effective way 

to get your sodium back in line is to 

reduce, or eliminate prepared meals 

from your diet. The good news is that 

your body and taste buds will adjust 

to the lower levels of salt in your food. 

Honestly, now if I get something too 

salty in my diet, I do not enjoy it. “But 

I love salt,” you say. Well, I do too. 

After some consideration I decided my 

health was more important...is yours? 

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Already in February I can feel the 

coming of spring as if something has 

changed in the air. Or perhaps the early 

stocking of spring items in the stores 

has me anxious for its arrival! 

Then the first purple hyacinth pokes 

her head out from under the leaves in 

my east facing flowerbed. The warm 

sun brings her out. Confusion halts her 

progress from time to time when the 

snows and cold return. 

Before long the first robin appears. 

The first day I can replace my winter 

boots with walking shoes arrives. Soon 

to follow is the first time I exchange my 

winter coat for my spring one. 

The first sunny day where the 

temperature climbs into the double 

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The Firsts of Spring 

By Susan Iedema, London 

from Daytripping March-April 2019 

ending of a war. I guess our war with 

the harsher conditions of winter is over. 

We have survived and were victorious 

once more! 

The first walk about the yard is made 

to clean up as well as to uncover and 

discover new sprouts. Some are absent, 

evidence that those plants have not 

survived the winter. This realization 

leads to the first ideas for replanting 

beginning to form in my head. 

Neighbours are also seen for the first 

time when out in the yard and we catch 

up over the fence. 

The first person is spotted raking 

their lawn. 

A day comes when I notice for the 

first time how the grass has become 

greener and the buds on the trees are 

becoming more visible. 

The first day I realize a load of laundry 

can go on the clothesline brings some 

excitement into a normally mundane 

task. 

The first opening of doors and 

windows brings fresh air and new 

energy into my house. 

The first weeds are noticed. 

Soon the first lawn mower is heard. 

Some firsts have a “yuck” factor 

such as the first time the snow melts 

completely revealing the garbage 

buried underneath. Then there’s the 

first time after a rain that the sidewalks 

are covered with worms making for a 

hazardous and somewhat sickening 

walk. 

The first thunderstorm of the season 

causes grass and plants to have a growth 

spurt. 

The first bird nests are built and the 

first baby birds are seen. 

Some firsts are more personal such as 

the first time I can sit in the back yard 

and journal. Sometimes this is done in 

a winter coat with snow still a few feet 

away in the shady part of the yard. The 

day also comes where I can sit in the 

warmth of the sun to enjoy my first cup 

of coffee outside. 

The first bicycle ride of the season 

comes as well. 

I look forward to spring and the firsts 

of this season. Perhaps I’ll discover 

some new ones this year or even some 

I may have forgotten! 

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WEEKLY EVENTS 

weekdays Sarnia Weekly adult activities at Strangway Centre, Sarnia sarnia.ca 332-0656 

weekdays TV Low Impact Chair Yoga on Your TV, Cogeco, 9am Cogeco Channel 700 

weekdays TV Balanced Yoga on YourTV Cogeco, 9:30am Cogeco Channel 700 

weekdays Sarnia Mall Walking, visit Guest Services to sign up www.lambtonmall.com 

weekdays various Wellness Programs by North Lambton CHC. Pre-reg. www.nlchc.com 

Mon-Sat Watford Euchre, Watford Legion, 9am 519-876-2351 

Mon-Thurs Sarnia Adult Skate, Clearwater Arena, Free, to Mar 22nd www.sarnia.ca/play 

monthly various Book Clubs and events at Lambton County Libraries lclibrary.libnet.info/events 

Mon Corunna Pepper, Corunna Legion, 1pm 519-862-1240 

Mon (last) online Drop in & Chat, Lambton Ont Ancestors, 7-8pm www.lambton.ogs.on.ca 

Mon Petrolia Adult Lunch Time Skate, Petrolia, 12-1, $3 www.town.petrolia.on.ca 

Mon (2nd) Sarnia Buddy Check Coffee, Free Support Group, 11am Legion svance505@gmail.com 

Mon Thedford Adult Skate, Thedford, 12:30-1:30, Free to April 4 www.lambtonshores.ca 

Mon Wyoming Forever Fit with LEO, Wyoming Legion, 9:30am www.leohelps.ca 

Mon Watford Open Play Adult Pickleball, ELCC Watford 7pm www.warwicktownship.ca 

Mon Watford Darts, Watford Legion, 7pm info@watfordlegion.com 

Tues (2nd) online Zoom Genealogy meetings, 2-3:30 (not in December) www.lambton.ogs.on.ca 

Tues (4th) Petrolia LEO Diners Club, Hot Lunch, pre-reg. www.leohelps.ca 

Tues (alt) Petrolia Meat Raffle - 6:30 at Black Gold Brewery, Kiwanis www.petroliakiwanis.ca 

Tues Sarnia Euchre - Sarnia Legion, 6:45pm FB Sarnia Legion Branch 62 

Tues Sarnia Casual Guitar Jam at Grace United Sarnia, 1-3pm, $2 226-784-3206 

Tues (2nd) Sombra LEO Diners Club, Soup & Sandwich, pre-reg. www.leohelps.ca 

Tues Watford Senior Exercises, 10-11am, Watford Legion 519-876-2351 

Tues Watford Euchre - Watford Legion 7pm FB Watford Legion 

Tues Wyoming Euchre - Wyoming Legion 7pm FB Wyoming Legion 

Tues (alt) Wyoming Euchre - Plympton/Wyoming Fair Bldg, 1pm $5 FB Plympton/Wyoming Ag. Society 

Wed Corunna Chair Yoga, Corunna Legion, 6:30pm, Register, $12 519-862-1240 

Wed Corunna Beginner Yoga, Corunna Legion, 7:30pm, Register, $12 519-862-1240 

Wed (3rd) Corunna LEO Diners Club, Hot lunch, pre-register www.leohelps.ca 

Wed Forest Adult Skate, Forest, 12-1pm, Free to April 4 www.lambtonshores.ca 

Wed Forest Darts, Forest Legion, 7pm www.forestlegion.ca 

Wed (3rd) Oil Springs Meeting Night at Oil Springs Legion, 7pm FB Oil Springs Legion 

Wed Petrolia Euchre - Petrolia Legion 7pm www.petrolialegion216.ca 

Wed (3rd) Petrolia Jamboree, Soft Rock, Country. Lunch 12-1pm $10, 1-4pm petrolialegion216.ca 

Wed (2nd) Petrolia Lions Gift Card Bingo, Petrolia Lions Hall 7pm 519-882-8728 

Wed Sarnia Facts and Chats, Strangway Centre, 10-11am, Register sarnia.ca 332-0656 

Wed Sarnia Triple C Carvers, Royal Cdn Naval Assoc, 8:30am-noon www.tripleccarvers.ca 

Wed 2nd/4th Sarnia Day Hospice St. Joseph’s Hospice, Reg. required 519-337-0537 

Wed (1st) Sarnia LEO Diners Club, Afternoon Tea, pre-register www.leohelps.ca 

Wed Sarnia Morning Chair Yoga at Lambton Mall, visit Guest Services, Free lambtonmall.com 

Wed Watford Adult Skating, Watford, 12-1pm, ELCC until Mar 27 www.warwicktownship.ca 

Wed Watford Open Play Adult Pickleball - ELCC Watford 9:30am www.warwicktownship.ca 

Wed Wyoming Forever Fit with LEO, Wyoming Legion, 9:30am www.leohelps.ca 

Wed (1st) Wyoming Meat Bingo, Wyoming Lions Hall 7pm, until June FB Wyoming Lions Club 

Thurs Alvinston Forever Fit with LEO, Alvinston Arena, 9am www.leohelps.ca 

Thurs (2nd) Alvinston LEO Peer Social Club, Coffee, 10-noon. Pre-register www.leohelps.ca 

Thurs Br Grove Meat Raffle, BG Optimist Club, Skeeter Barlow’s, 6pm brightsgroveoptimists.com 

Thurs Corunna Minds in Motion, Mar21-May 9, 1:30-3:30,$15, pre-reg vbarnes@alzheimersarnia.ca 

Thurs Corunna Cribbage, Corunna Legion 1pm 519-862-1240 

Thurs Forest Shuffleboard, Forest Legion 10am www.forestlegion.ca 

Thurs Forest Adult Skate, Forest, 12-1pm, Free to April 4 www.lambtonshores.ca 

Thurs Forest Euchre, Forest Legion 1:30pm www.forestlegion.ca 

Thurs Petrolia Darts, Petrolia Legion 7pm www.petrolialegion216.ca 

Thurs Petrolia Meat Raffle, Petrolia Optimist Club, Crabby Joe’s 6pm www.lcpetroliaoptimist.org 

Thurs Petrolia Meat Raffle, Petrolia Lions Club, 6-8pm at the Bull Wheel 519-882-3626 

Thurs Petrolia Adult Lunch Time Skate, Petrolia, 12-1pm, $3 www.town.petrolia.on.ca 

Thur 2nd/4th Sarnia Caregiver Support Group, St. Joseph’s Hospice, 1:30-3 519-337-0537 

Thurs Sarnia Catch the Ace, Trivia Night, Sarnia Legion www.sarnialegion.com 

Thurs Watford Senior Exercises, 10-11am, Watford Legion 519-876-2351 

WEEKLY EVENTS Cont’d 

Fri Corunna Bridge, Corunna Legion 1pm 519-862-1240 

Fri 2nd/4th Corunna Meat Darts, Corunna Legion, 7-11pm 519-862-1240 

Fri Forest Cornhole, Forest Legion, 7pm www.forestlegion.ca 

Fri Grand Bend Meat Raffle, 50/50, Karaoke, 5pm at Legion FB Grand Bend Legion 

Fri Petrolia Karaoke at the 216 Lounge, Petrolia Legion 8pm www.petrolialegion216.ca 

Fri 2nd/4th Sarnia Open Dances, 7:30-11pm, $10, Polish Hall Sarnia 519-337-5708 

Fri (1st) Sarnia First Friday, downtown multi-cultural walkabout FB Sarnia First Friday 

Fri Sarnia Live Music and Dancing, Sarnia Legion www.sarnialegion.com 

Fri Thedford Adult Skate, Thedford, 12:30-1:30, Free to April 4 www.lambtonshores.ca 

Fri Watford Open Play Adult Pickleball, ELCC Watford 7pm www.warwicktownship.ca 

Fri Watford Meat Raffle, Catch the Ace, Watford Legion 6:30pm 519-876-2351 

Sat Corunna Meat Draw, Corunna Legion, 4pm 519-862-1240 

Sat Forest Meat Raffle, Forest Legion 3:30pm www.forestlegion.ca 

Sat (alt) Oil Springs Meat Raffle, Oil Springs Legion 4pm FB Oil Springs Legion 

Sat Petrolia Meat Raffle, Petrolia Legion 2pm www.petrolialegion216.ca 

Sat Petrolia Live Music, Petrolia Legion 7pm www.petrolialegion216.ca 

Sat Sarnia Meat Raffle, Sarnia Legion 3pm www.sarnialegion.com 

Sat Sarnia Live Music and Dancing, Sarnia Legion 7pm www.sarnialegion.com 

Sat Wyoming Meat Raffle, Wyoming Legion 4pm FB Wyoming Legion 

Sun (4th) Sarnia Stamp Club Meetings, Grace United, 2pm, Sept-June www.sarniastampclub.ca 

Sun (1st) Petrolia Free Family Swim, Petrolia YMCA 1-3:30pm www.petrolia150.com 

For Live Music Listings check out FB group “Sarnia’s Live Music Hub” or www.sarniarocks.com 

EXHIBITS 

ongoing L Shores Historic Buildings at Lambton Heritage Museum www.heritagemuseum.ca 

ongoing online Nnigiiwemin/We are going home exhibit (virtual) www.heritagemuseum.ca 

ongoing online Lambton Agricultural Hall of Fame (virtual) www.heritagemuseum.ca 

ongoing online Lambton at War (virtual) www.heritagemuseum.ca 

ongoing online Shine: Spotlight on Women of Lambton www.heritagemuseum.ca 

ongoing online The Farmerettes (virtual) www.heritagemuseum.ca 

ongoing online First Nations in the 149th www.heritagemuseum.ca 

Feb17-Mr23 Br Grove Where I’m From, Juried Exhibition, Mon-Sat galleryinthegrove.com 

Mr30 -Ap27 Br Grove Fibre & Fabric Fusions: Patti Cook & Fibre Artists Collective galleryinthegrove.com 

May 4-Jun 1 Br Grove Fast Forward: Sr. High School Student Exhibition galleryinthegrove.com 

June-July Br Grove Art Workshops galleryinthegrove.com 

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MARCH 2024 

1 Sarnia Man Machine Poem (Tragically Hip Tribute) www.imperialtheatre.net 

1 Oil Springs Friday Night Cornhole, Reg. 6:30pm, Youth Centre www.oilsprings.ca 

1 Sarnia First Friday, Monthly Downtown Cultural Walkabout www.sarniafirstfriday.com 

2 Oil Springs Chili Cook-Off at Oil Springs Legion, 6pm FB Oil Springs Legion - Branch 535 

2 Wyoming Rabbit Dinner, Wyoming Lions Hall, $30 adv tkts only FB Wyoming Lions Club 

2 Watford Live Music, Watford Legion, 2-5:30pm “Silver Soul” FB Watford Legion 

2 Sarnia Hells Bells - 30th Anniversary tribute to AC/DC www.imperialtheatre.net 

7 Sarnia Changing Seasons Concert, Sarnia Library, 7pm www.bluewaterwindensemble.org 

9 Sarnia Classic Albums Live - Fleetwood Mac - Rumours www.imperialtheatre.net 

9 Thedford TSL: Cheersfest at Widder Station, $20 adv tickets www.cheerstothecoast.com 

10 Sarnia Zachary Stevenson’s tribute to Buddy Holly www.imperialtheatre.net 

10 Forest Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, Legion, 9am-2pm, Tours 519-466-2287 

10 Brigden Everyone’s Irish Country Jamboree, Fairgrounds, Noon-7pm, $15 FB Brigden Fair 

13 Sarnia LEO “Bridging Generations”, Free Pre-Register at 519-845-1353 x 310 

15 Sarnia Grief Education Series, St. Joseph’s Hospice, pre-reg. 519-337-0537 

16-17 Alvinston A.W.Campbell Maple Syrup Fest, 10-3, shuttle at arena FB St. Clair Region C A 

16-17 Alvinston Firefighters Pancake Breakfast, BAICC FB Alvinston Firefighters Assoc. 

17 Petrolia Ladies Auxiliary Breakfast, Petrolia Legion 9am-Noon www.petrolialegion216.ca 

17 Warwick Firefighters Pancake Breakfast, 9am-1pm, WCC www.warwicktownship.ca 

17 Forest St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast, 9am-12pm, Legion www.forestlegion.ca 

19 Alvinston Easter Ham Bingo, Optimist Club, 7pm, BAICC FB Alvinston Optimist Club 

20 Sarnia Fact & Chat, Native Plants, Strangway Ctr. 10-11 sarnia.ca 332-0656 

20 Sarnia Gryphon Trio at Imperial Theatre www.imperialtheatre.net 

21 Sarnia Legendary Life of Tom Petty featuring Clayton Bellamy www.imperialtheatre.net 

22 Sarnia Abbamania at Imperial Theatre www.imperialtheatre.net 

22 & 23 Petrolia LCDS presents: Dueling Pianos at Victoria Hall www.thevpp.ca 

23 Watford Firefighters Pancake Breakfast, Fire Hall, 8am-2pm www.warwicktownship.ca 

23 Forest Easter Ham/Turkey Raffle & 50/50 www.forestlegion.ca 

23 Forest Cdn Country Music artist Jamie Warren, 7:30pm, $30 www.forestlegion.ca 

23 Corunna Pickerel Fry and Dance, Legion, $25 Celtic Hillbillies 519-862-1240 

24 Sarnia ISO - Shost and Fire at Imperial Theatre www.imperialtheatre.net 

24 Brigden Ag. Society Beef Dinner, 4:30-6:30, Adv. Tickets FB Brigden Fair 

28 Wyoming Quarter Auction, 6:30pm, at Wyoming Legion, $5 FB Wyoming Legion 

31 Brigden Easter Sunday Brunch, Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall, 9:30am-1pm FB Brigden Fair 

APRIL 2024 

5 Oil Springs Friday Night Cornhole, Reg. 6:30pm Youth Centre www.oilsprings.ca 


5-6 Sarnia Lambton County Science Fair, L College Ballroom www.lambtoncountysciencefair.ca 

6 Sarnia Classic Albums Live - Led Zeppelin at Imperial Theatre www.imperialtheatre.net 

10-14 Sarnia “The Wolves” a play at Imperial Theatre www.imperialtheatre.net 

13 Forest Dolly Parton/Neil Diamond Tribute at Forest Legion www.forestlegion.ca 

13 Sarnia Romeo Dallaire at Sarnia Library Theatre, $10 in adv www.sarniabookkeeper.com 

15 Sarnia LEO “Spring Luncheon” Fairwinds Lodge, $10 incl. craft Pre-Reg. at 519-845-1353 x 310 

17 Sarnia Ladom Ensemble at Imperial Theatre www.imperialtheatre.net 

19 Sarnia Grief Education Series, St. Joseph’s Hospice, pre-reg. 519-337-0537 

19 Wyoming Fish Fry, Wyoming Lions Hall, Adv tkts, take out avail. FB Wyoming Lions Club 

19-21 Forest Indigenous Film Festival, Learning & Healing Together www.kineto.ca 

21 Petrolia Lambton Youth Choir 30th Ann. Concert, Victoria Hall 1pm www.thevpp.ca 

21 Petrolia Breakfast, Legion Ladies Aux, 9am-Noon www.petrolialegion216.ca 

27 Pt Franks LSNT Health & Wellness Bazaar, Comm. Ctr FB Lambton Shores Nature Trails 

28 Petrolia Kiwanis Club Spring Fashion Show, 11am-2pm, YMCA www.petroliakiwanis.ca 

28 Sarnia ISO - Rach the Imperial at Imperial Theatre www.imperialtheatre.net 

** Petrolia Townwide Yard Sales - NEW DATES! June 7&8 www.town.petrolia.on.ca 

MAY 2024 

1 Pt Edward Age-Friendly Expo, 10am-6pm, Pt Ed arena agefriendlysarnialambton.ca 

Expo 

Supporting You is What We Do! 

Wednesday, MAY 1, 2024 

10 to 6 • Point Edward Arena 

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1 Watford Gardening Speaker Paul Zammit, Horticultural Society, ELCC hortsoc@brktel.on.ca 


3-12 Lambton Bluewater Anglers 48th Annual Salmon Derby www.bluewateranglers.com 

MAY 2024 Cont’d 

4-5 Sarnia Spring Into Summer Art & Craft Show, Sarnia Kinsmen www.sarniakinsmen.ca 

7-26 Petrolia The Big Discovery Musical: “Oil Rush” at VPP www.thevpp.ca 

MAY 7th through 26th ~ “OIL RUSH” 

2024 

1.800.717.7694 • www.thevpp.ca 

8 Sarnia Trans-Canada HighwayMen at Imperial Theatre www.imperialtheatre.net 

9 Sarnia Billy Nation, The Premiere Billy Joel Experience www.imperialtheatre.net 

10 Sarnia CAL: The Police Synchronicity www.imperialtheatre.net 

11 Pt Edward Annual Village-Wide Garage Sale www.villageofpointedward.com 

11 Sarnia Horticultural Society Plant Sale, 1515 Lakeshore, 8-1 dhughes29@cogeco.ca 

11 Sarnia Sarnia Stamp Club Show & Bourse “Lampex 2024” www.sarniastampclub.ca 

11 Forest Lambton Film & Food Festival Gala, Kineto Theatre www.kineto.ca 

11 Sarnia Walk The Line - Tribute to Johnny Cash www.imperialtheatre.net 

15 Sarnia Duo-Fortin Poirier at Imperial Theatre, Sarnia Concert Assoc. www.imperialtheatre.net 

16 Sarnia Popular Movies & Game Themes Concert, Library 7pm bluewaterwindensemble.org 

18 Petrolia IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s alzheimer.ca/sarnialambton/en 

24-June 1 Sarnia The Little Mermaid, Theatre Sarnia www.imperialtheatre.net 

24-26 Forest Lambton Film & Food Festival, Kineto Theatre www.kineto.ca 

25 Petrolia Farmers’ Market Grand Opening www.town.petrolia.on.ca 

26 Sarnia IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s alzheimer.ca/sarnialambton/en 

JUNE 2024 

1 Petrolia Pizzafest www.town.petrolia.on.ca 

2 Forest D-Day Parade, Legion www.forestlegion.ca 

4-23 Petrolia Tribute to Gordon Lightfoot: “Rainy Day People” VPP www.thevpp.ca 

7-8 Petrolia Townwide Yard Sales - NEW DATES! www.town.petrolia.on.ca 

9 Forest Father’s Day Breakfast, 9am-Noon, Legion www.forestlegion.ca 

14 Thedford Charity Golf Tourn. for St. Joe’s Hospice, Widder Stn FB Wyoming Lions Club 

14-15 Wyoming Town Wide Yard Sales FB Town of Plympton-Wyoming 

14-16 Alvinston 5th Annual Alvinston Pro-Rodeo, BAICC www.alvinstonprorodeo.com 

14-16 Sarnia Ribfest, Sarnia Kinsmen 25th Annual, Centennial Park www.sarniakinsmen.ca 

15 Petrolia Discovery Antique & Unique Sale, 9am-2pm www.petroliadiscovery.org 

Antique & Unique Sale 

Saturday June 15th • 9 am to 2 pm 

VINTAGE TOYS, FURNITURE, ODDITIES, ART, 

JEWELRY, SILVER, CHINA AND MORE 

4281 Discovery Line, Petrolia • 519-882-0897 • www.petroliadiscovery.org 

15-16 Petrolia RCMP Musical Ride www.petroliafair.ca 

14-16 Petrolia Provincial Town Crier Contest www.Petrolia150.com 

21 Forest Fish Fry, Legion, 5-7pm www.forestlegion.ca 

23 Pt Edward Cruise In the Park, Canatara Park, 8am-3pm www.sarniastreetmachines.com 

24 Sarnia Ian Thomas... Not Gone Yet! www.imperialtheatre.net 

28 Wyoming Live Music Night, outdoor event FB Wyoming Lions Club 

JULY 2024 

1 Petrolia Canada Day Celebrations www.town.petrolia.ca 

2-28 Petrolia “Sweet Soul Music” A VPP Original www.thevpp.ca 

12-13 Petrolia Art in the Park www.town.petrolia.ca 

12-14 Brigden Ram Rodeo at Brigden Fairgrounds www.ramrodeoontario.com 

13 Petrolia Barn Dance www.town.petrolia.ca 

19-20 Sarnia Revelree Music Festival, Canatara Park, all ages www.revelreemusicfestival.com 

28 Grand Bend Great Canadian Truck Show, GB Motorplex, 9am-11pm FB Great Canadian Truck Show 

AUGUST 2024 

6-18 Petrolia Mitch Albom’s “Tuesdays with Morrie” at VPP www.thevpp.ca 

15-17 Petrolia Hard Oil Music Festival, Greenwood Park www.Petrolia150.com 

17 Petrolia Petrolia 150 Parade www.town.petrolia.on.ca 

18 Petrolia Nonsectarian Church Service in Greenwood Park, 11am www.town.petrolia.on.ca 

24 Sarnia Alz. Society of S-L’s “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” alzheimer.ca/sarnialambton/en 

24 Petrolia Kiwanis Charity Golf Tournament www.petroliakiwanis.ca 

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SPRING 2024 (Family Feud Answers) A noisy bird. – Chipmunk 

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The Power of Gratitude 

By Kelly-Lynn Musico, Brights Grove • Registered Physiotherapist, Registered Yoga Teacher 

Spring is a season of renewal and 

growth, making it a perfect time to 

cultivate a practice of gratitude for the 

beauty and positivity that surrounds 

us. Building a habit of gratitude can be 

a powerful and transformative practice 

for everyone and its never too late to 

start. 

Nurturing an attitude of thankfulness 

can act as a buffer against the stresses 

that can come with aging, and foster 

resilience and a more positive outlook. 

This positive mindset has the power 

to enhance our mental and emotional 

well-being and improve our social 

connections and foster a positive 

outlook at every stage of our life. 

So how can we cultivate gratitude 

this spring season? 

1. Blooming Nature Walks: 

Take leisurely walks in our local 

neighbourhoods or parks to witness 

the blossoming flowers and trees. 

Express gratitude for the vibrant 

colours, fragrant blossoms, and the 

sense of renewal that spring brings. 

2. Outdoor Meditation: 

Find a peaceful spot in a park or even 

your backyard, sit comfortably, and 

look listen and feel the sensations 

of nature. Express gratitude for the 

present moment and the connection 

to the natural world. 

3. Photography Gratitude Journal: 

Create a gratitude journal by 

documenting daily snapshots of 

the blossoming world around you. 

Reflect on the photos regularly to 

appreciate the fleeting yet profound 

moments of spring. 

4. Sunrise or Sunset Reflection: 

Find a scenic spot to observe the 

changing colours of the sky. Express 

gratitude for the local beauty of our 

sunrise or sunsets and maybe the 

sense of awe that these moments 

inspire. 

5. Birdwatching Thankfulness: 

Spend time observing birds returning 

as they migrate back during the 

spring. Set up bird feeders or simply 

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enjoy their melodies. Express 

gratitude for the variety of local bird 

species and their beauty in nature. 

6. Springtime Creativity: 

Engage in creative activities inspired 

by spring. Paint, write, create 

artwork, or do puzzles that reflects 

Photo by Jayne Primeau Photography, Brights Grove 

the beauty and energy of spring. 

Express gratitude for the ability to 

channel your creativity. 

7. Spring Cleaning Appreciation: 

Instead of viewing spring cleaning 

as a chore, express gratitude for 

the chance to declutter and create 

a fresh, organized living 

space. Acknowledge the 

positive impact it has on 

your mental well-being. 

So, as the spring season 

unfolds, let us embrace the 

transformative power of 

gratitude. Let us take time 

to reflect on the beauty of 

spring, both in nature and 

within ourselves. Through 

the lens of gratitude, we 

can harness the energy 

of renewal and growth, 

fostering a sense of joy and 

appreciation. 

So, what are you waiting 

for? Spring is a wonderful 

time to start cultivating 

more gratitude in your 

everyday life! 

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VULNERABLE PERSONS REGISTRY 

Do you know someone living with dementia? 

Enjoy Retirement Living to its fullest 

at the Oaks Retirement Village. 

Only a select few suites remaining! 

3 out of 5 people living with 

dementia will go missing at some 

point, a frightening experience, 

and a dangerous one. 

That’s why the Alzheimer Society 

of Sarnia-Lambton is partnering 

with The Sarnia Police Services and 

OPP to provide an opportunity for 

individuals living with dementia to 

be registered as someone at risk of 

going missing. Critical information 

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Offering Independent Living and quality care 

to enhance the life for our cherished seniors! 

CONTACT US FOR A 

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Let’s all do our part to help individuals with 

dementia live safely in our community. 

Simply call Alzheimer Society Sarnia-Lambton 

at 519 332 4444 to learn how. 

COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR AGES 55+ 

www.agefriendlysarnialambton.ca 

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Your one-stop shop for local supports and 

resources, from health care and social support 

services to local events and transportation. 

519-336-3000 

Need Assistance Finding the 

Resources You Need? Call and 

Speak to a Community Navigator. 

RESOURCE NAME SERVICES OFFERED PHONE WEB/EMAIL 

211 Mental Health Support, Food Services, Financial Assistance 211 211ontario.ca 

Age-Friendly Sarnia Lambton List of Supports & Services 519-845-1353 agefriendlysarnialambton.ca 

Bayshore Home Care Solutions Assistance with Housekeeping, Errands & Meal Prep 519-383-6979 bayshore.ca 

Canadian Red Cross Grocery Pickup & Transportation Services 519-332-6380 redcross.ca 

Care-A-Van Door-to-Door Public Transportation - lift equipped vehicles 519-336-3789 cav@sarnia.ca 

Habitat for Humanity Low-Cost Home Reno Services 519-339-7957 habitatsarnia.org 

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To Help You ‘SEE’ The World More Clearly 

Kind, Patient, 

Efficient, 

Informative 

& Caring 

Dr. Murari Patodia 

How often do you let other people’s 

nonsense change your mood? Do you 

let a bad driver, rude waiter, curt boss, 

or an insensitive employee ruin your 

day? Unless you’re the Terminator, 

you’re probably set back on your heels. 

However, the mark of your success is 

how quickly you can refocus on what’s 

important in your life. 

Sixteen years ago I learned this 

lesson. And I learned it in the back of 

a New York City taxi cab. Here’s what 

happened. 

I hopped in a taxi, and we took off 

for Grand Central Station. We were 

driving in the right lane when all of a 

sudden, a black car jumped out of a 

parking space right in front of us. My 

taxi driver slammed on his brakes, the 

car skidded, the tires squealed, and at 

the very last moment our car stopped 

just one inch from the other car’s 

back-end. 

I couldn’t believe it. But then I 

couldn’t believe what happened next. 

The driver of the other car, the guy 

who almost caused a big accident, 

whipped his head around and he 

started yelling bad words at us. How 

do I know? Ask any New Yorker - 

certain words in New York come with 

a special face. And for emphasis, he 

Law Of The Garbage Truck 

By David J. Pollay • from Daytripping Nov-Dec 2010 

threw in a one finger salute, as if his 

words were not enough. 

But then here’s what really blew me 

away. My taxi driver just smiled and 

waved at the guy. And I mean, he was 

friendly. So, I said, “Why did you just 

do that!? This guy could have killed 

us!” And this is when my taxi driver 

told me what I now call, “The Law of 

the Garbage Truck.” He said: 

“Many people are like garbage trucks. 

They run around full of garbage, full 

of frustration, full of anger, and full of 

disappointment. As their garbage piles 

up, they look for a place to dump it. And 

if you let them, they’ll dump it on you. 

So when someone wants to dump 

on you, don’t take it personally. Just 

smile, wave, wish them well, and move 

on. Believe me. You’ll be 

happier.” 

So I started thinking, 

how often do I let 

Garbage Trucks run 

right over me? And 

how often do I take their 

garbage and spread it to 

other people at work, at 

home, or on the street? It was then that 

I said, “I don’t want their garbage and 

I’m not going to spread it anymore.” 

I began to see Garbage Trucks. Like 

in the movie “The Sixth Sense,” the 

little boy said, “I see Dead People.” 

Well now “I see Garbage Trucks.” I see 

the load they’re carrying. I see them 

coming to dump it. And like my taxi 

driver, I don’t take it personally; I just 

smile, wave, wish them well, and I 

move on. 

One of my favorite football players 

of all time is Walter Payton. Every 

day on the football field, after being 

tackled, he would jump up as quickly 

as he hit the ground. He never dwelled 

on a hit. Payton was ready to make the 

next play his best. Over the years the 

best players from around 

the world in every sport 

have played this way. 

And the most inspiring 

leaders have lived this 

way: Nelson Mandela, 

Mother Theresa, Ghandi, 

and Martin Luther King. 

See, Roy Baumeister, 

a psychology researcher from Florida 

State University, found in his extensive 

research that you remember bad 

things more often than good things in 

your life. You store the bad memories 

more easily, and you recall them more 

frequently. 

So the odds are against you when 

a Garbage Truck comes your way. 

But when you follow The Law of the 

Garbage Truck, you take back control 

of your life. You make room for the 

good by letting go of the bad. 

The best leaders know that they 

have to be ready for their next 

meeting. The best sales people know 

that they have to be ready for their 

next client. And the best parents know 

that they have to be ready to welcome 

their children home from school with 

hugs and kisses, no matter how many 

garbage trucks they might have faced 

that day. All of us know that we have 

to be fully present, and at our best for 

the people we care about. 

The bottom line is that successful 

people do not let Garbage Trucks take 

over their lives. 

What about you? What would 

happen in your life, starting today, if 

you let more garbage trucks pass you 

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This family made a big impression on me. 

There were eight children, all probably 

under the age of 12. You could tell they 

didn't have a lot of money. Their clothes 

were not expensive, but they were clean. 

The children were well-behaved, all of 

them standing in line, two-by-two behind 

their parents, holding hands. They were 

excitedly jabbering about the clowns, 

elephants and other acts they would 

see that night. One could sense they 

had never been to the circus before. It 

promised to be a highlight of their young 

lives. 

The father and mother were at the head 

of the pack standing proud as could be. 

The mother was holding her husband's 

hand, looking up at him as if to say, 

"You're my knight in shining armor." 

He was smiling and basking in pride, 

looking at her as if to reply, "You got that 

right." The ticket lady asked the father 

how many tickets he wanted. He proudly 

responded, "Please let me buy eight 

children's tickets and two 

adult tickets so I can take my 

family to the circus." 

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The man's wife let go of his hand, her 

head dropped, the man's lip began to 

quiver. The father leaned a little closer 

and asked, "How much did you say?" 

The ticket lady again quoted the price. 

The man didn't have enough money. 

How was he supposed to 

turn and tell his eight kids that 

he didn't have enough money 

to take them to the circus? 

Seeing what was going on, 

my dad put his hand into his pocket, 

pulled out a $20 bill and dropped it on 

the ground. (We were not wealthy in any 

sense of the word!) My father reached 

down, picked up the bill, tapped the man 

on the shoulder and said, "Excuse me, 

sir, this fell out of your pocket." 

The man knew what was going on. 

He wasn't begging for a handout but 

certainly appreciated the help in a 

desperate, heartbreaking, embarrassing 

situation. He looked straight into my 

dad's eyes, took my dad's hand in both 

of his, squeezed tightly onto the $20 

bill, and with his lip quivering and a tear 

streaming down his cheek, he replied, 

"Thank you, thank you, sir. This really 

means a lot to me and my family." 

My father and I went back to our 

car and drove home. We didn't go to 

the circus that night, but we didn't go 

without. 

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This is not a complete list, but these locations 

should always receive papers. 

SARNIA & POINT EDWARD 

Tourism Sarnia-Lambton 

Twin Bridge Lighting 

Ex-Serviceman’s Club 

Davy Jones Market 

Sarnia Produce 

At Home Spa 

Sitara 

Bob Bailey, M.P.P. 

Glass & Pillar Spa 

Custom Floors Carpet One 

Sarnia Produce 

Sarnia Library 

Imperial Theatre 

London Road Diag. Clinic 

Strangway Centre 

Alzheimer’s Society 

Shine at Home 

Shoppers - Wellwise 

Metro Grocery - Northgate 

The Bookkeeper 

Local Motif 

Ken’s Independent Grocer 

M&M Food Markets 

Napoli’s Pizza 

Continental Hair 

The Shoebox 

Mission Thrift Store 

London Road Pharmacy 

Metro - London Rd. 

Metro Pharmacy 

Patodia Eye Institute 

Sitara London Rd 

Cameron Paint & Wallpaper 

Marilyn Gladu, M.P. 

Food Basics - Pharmacy 

St. Vincent de Paul 

Giresi’s Pizza Pizza Factory 

Russell St. Home Hardware 

Treat Yourself Wellness 

Sole Decisions 

The Eye Guy 

Home Instead 

Sipkens Nurseries 

BRIGHT’S GROVE 

Foodland 

Skeeter Barlow’s 

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Rob’s No Frills 

Pharmasave 

Hogan Pharmacy 

Shoppers Drug Mart 

FOREST 

Alton Farms Winery 

Foodland 

Williamson Farms Country 

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Pharmasave 

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Lambton Heritage Museum 

MOORETOWN 

Moore Sports Complex 

OIL SPRINGS 

Oil Museum 

PETROLIA 

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Central Lamb. Family 

Health Team 

Hogan Guardian 

Pharmacy 

Heidi’s Your Independent 

Grocer 

Sitara 

Black Gold Brewery 

Petrolia Mercantile 

Country Yarns 

PORT FRANKS 

Grog’s Restaurant 

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Zekveld’s Garden Market 

Lambton Elderly Outreach 

Marcanda Gifts 

WYOMING 

Lambton County Archives 

Spa-Cation 

Foodland 

IDA Pharmacy 

Great Lakes Goat Dairy 

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Remember When 

By Agnes Burroughs, Dorchester 

Some people say “If you can 

remember that you must be old as dirt.” 

What that means I’m not sure, but I do 

remember having to load film into a 

camera and not many can say that. 

That was a bit of a sticky trick, as 

you had to hold open the back door 

of the camera, pull the film across and 

fasten it to the opposite side without 

pulling too much, smacking your 

fingers in the doorway or letting in too 

much light. Way back then, we actually 

processed those wonderful little rolls to 

find photos with the heads cut off and 

the light in every corner of the picture 

but where it was supposed to be. Pics 

taken at Christmas often didn’t see 

the light of day until a picnic in the 

good old summer time. They rattled 

around in the bottom of your purse, 

or the glove box until you happened to 

think about taking them to your local 

photo department to be revealed. You 

couldn’t believe the difference in the 

children’s size when the pictures landed 

on the dining room table. Where were 

your teeth? I don’t remember that old 

shirt. You used to have black hair? The 

pictures were poured over for hours by 

the intended recipients of their history 

and everyone else as well. Then, you 

guessed it, they were dumped into a big 

box with lots more historic pictures to 

be looked upon many, many months 

later. I bet you have one of those boxes 

in your closet too, with all the best 

photos waiting to be put into an album. 

They still make those albums don’t they, 

or am I too late for that phase? 

Creative folks have actually 

brought themselves into the 21st 

century by putting these pictures 

digitally and storing them in neat 

little folders—how boring is that? 

No big stacks of slightly warped 

pictures of who knows-who, no 

messages on the back and no 

clue to where are they now? 

Now a lot of people take 

pictures and pictures on their 

cellphones, and never see them 

again. How do you get them off, 

or are they floating around up on 

the clouds waiting for retrieval 

by someone qualified to run the 

space shuttle. It’s beyond me 

that is for sure! I was confused with the 

little rolls way back when! 

Another thing that confuses me is 

no more address books or telephone 

books. We used to have the neatest thing 

when I was a child: a little metal file 

thingy with the alphabet prominently 

displayed along the right hand side and 

a slider to get to each list of names. My 

mom would update it each year to add 

a new address for Christmas cards— 

this one had a baby/new husband/left 

the country, etc. Now how do you find 

someone if they aren’t in the phone 

book without having to go through a 

myriad of steps? If I had their phone 

number I wouldn’t need their address 

because I could just call them, but when 

you type in Barbara Smith and get such 

a conundrum of addresses in every 

state and country, it is impossible to 

find the real Barbara Smith! Remember 

that show To Tell the Truth: Will the real 

Barbara Smith please stand up? That’s 

how I feel, too. 

Phone books were essential for 

locating businesses, people, holding 

down pressed flowers, (extra toilet paper 

anyone?) but mostly to find people. 

Mind you, phones are handy but before 

you can actually find someone, the 

screen says low battery and you’ve lost 

where you were in the search. 

What’s wrong with paper and 

print that I can actually read? 

The older I get the smaller the 

print seems. Ever find yourself 

in a strange town and looking 

for a phone booth to look up a 

location? Forget that! No phone 

booth no phone book, even 

though the page you were looking 

for has probably been torn out 

but nonetheless you are out of 

luck. Finding an actual person to 

ask would be easier. 

I could go on, but it may be 

best to just nod when folks say 

“older than dirt” and let it go. 

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Retirement To-Do List: 1) Wake Up.... NAILED IT! 

LATIN 

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A chain is no stronger 

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A faithless wife is shipwreck to a house. 

A good beginning ensures a good ending. 

Life’s Aspirations Come Disguised As Children 

The favourite season of this battered 

old world must surely be spring. It’s no 

wonder that Mother’s Day is celebrated 

with great joy in May. A bounty of 

blossoms are blooming in gardens and 

countryside - just waiting for children’s 

eager hands to pick and present to 

their smiling Mom. 

My tiny front yard is shaded by a 

huge maple tree and what earth there 

is used up by its roots. However, the 

window boxes in May are choc-a-bloc 

with a haze of blue forget-me-nots and 

colourful primroses and pansies. Each 

Mother’s Day I noticed that children 

would drag their feet and stop to look 

at my bright display. A wistful look 

would appear on their faces and their 

eyes would mirror their thoughts. “If 

only Mrs. Pierson would let me pick 

some for my Mom!” 

Well, I had a better idea than that! 

“Why don’t you come with me to 

my back garden where the flowers 

grow better in lots of sunshine? There 

are lots of colours for you to choose 

from. You pick out the ones you want!” 

“Let’s look in the shed and we might 

find a pretty little container to hold the 

A hungry man will listen to nothing. 

A leopard cannot change his spots. 

A liar is not believed when he speaks the truth. 

A man as he manages himself may 

die old at thirty, or young at eighty. 

A rotten egg cannot be spoiled. 

water that flowers like to drink.” 

The word soon spread amongst the 

children that if they knocked on Mrs. 

Pierson’s back door they could play 

and pick flowers in her larger garden. 

Just imagine, they could pick bouquets 

for Mom from May till summer’s end! 

A constant parade of smiling children 

clutching their precious treasures 

wended their way along Bellevue 

Avenue all summer long. The girls 

generally outnumbered the bashful 

boys. But one brave boy asked, “Is it 

alright if I take some home for my Dad? 

He likes flowers too!” 

I helped Douglas arrange bright 

orange and yellow marigolds and snowy 

white daisies in a small, tin watering 

can. Douglas just beamed. “My 

dad makes great hot dogs, 

Mrs. Pierson. I’m sure he’ll give 

you one when he sees these 

flowers.” Douglas was right! 

I sure enjoyed the delicious 

hot dog that Doug’s dad gave 

me, and the tin watering can 

filled with marigolds and 

daisies looked just right on 

the picnic table. Next door to 

Douglas lived a very serious but 

thoughtful boy named Adam. 

Answering a timid knock on 

my back door, I saw it was Adam. He 

looked so sad and solemn and his 

luminous gray eyes clouded over. 

In a low, solemn voice he said, “Mrs. 

Gray, our next door lady just died. I’m 

going to the funeral home tonight with 

my mom and dad. Could you give me 

some flowers for Mrs. Gray?” 

“Oh, Adam,” I replied 

“the flowers that people 

take to the funeral home 

are different from my 

ordinary garden flowers 

They usually buy them 

at a florists and they 

put them together in 

a different way than 

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we do. My flowers just aren’t nice 

enough.” 

His gray eyes regarded me 

thoughtfully “Mrs. Pierson, when 

you gave me flowers for my Mom, 

we sometimes used to divide them 

up and I always gave some to Mrs. 

Gray. She was a nice lady and she 

always gave me a big hug when 

I gave her the flowers. She loved 

your flowers. So when we put 

your garden flowers there with the 

rest of them - I know that Mrs. Gray will 

know.” 

Adam and I chose the flowers that 

Mrs. Gray liked best. We carefully 

placed clear wrapping around them 

and tied the small bouquet with pink 

ribbon. 

The next day Adam and I watched 

in sorrow as Mrs. Gray’s coffin was 

carried out from the funeral home on 

its way to the cemetery. Adam’s eyes 

met mine as we both saw the bouquet 

of pink petunias circled by pure white 

babies breath which had been placed 

on top of the coffin. 

We were both certain that Mrs. Gray 

knew. 

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1. What is the capital of Romania? 

a] Budapest b] Bucharest c] Bukovina 

2. Identify the character to which this chapter refers. “Chapter 1: The 

Boy Who Lived.” 

3. The world’s fastest growing plant is a species of what? 

4. What fearless patriot screamed, “AMERICA!” at an umpire after what 

he thought was a bad call in a 1984 Davis Cup tennis match? 

5. Amrit is a beverage served to Sikhs during an initiation ceremony 

where they affirm their commitment to the principles of their faith. 

Amrit consists of which of the following: 

a] Aged wine b] Martini, shaken, not stirred 

c] Water and sugar d] None of these answers 

e] Grape juice 

6. What phobia do you suffer from if you have an intense fear of 

Halloween? 

a] Phasmophobia b] Samhainophobia 

c] Wiccaphobia d] Halloweenophobia 

7. What pop artist created Time Magazine’s March 19, 1984 cover of 

Michael Jackson? 

8. Who was the King of England after Charles I? 

9. What province boasts Canada’s longest tunnel? 

10. What is the sticky wax substance obtained from sheep and used in 

burn centres and Mary Kay Cosmetics night cream? 

11. Who was the only person in NBA history to be named Most Valuable 

Player, Coach of the Year, and Executive of the Year? 

a] Bill Russel b] Phil Jackson 

c] Larry Bird d] Michael Jordan 

12. How many layers of paint is a Faber Mongol pencil sprayed with? 

a] 7 b] 10 c] 13 d] 21 

13. In what year was the Beatles’ last public performance? 

14. What enclave’s name means “frangrant port” in Chinese? 

ANSWERS: 

1. Bucharest; 2. Harry Potter; 3. Bamboo; 4. John McEnroe; 5. Water and sugar; 

6. Samhainophobia; 7. Andy Warhol; 8. Charles II; 9. British Columbia; 10. Lanolin; 

11. Larry Bird; 12. 13; 13. January 30, 1969; 14. Hong Kong 

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By Glynn Leyshon • from Daytripping Sept-Oct 2012 

Back when I was a boy I 

acquired the good grace to 

realize what my mother 

meant. And not just what 

she meant to me but to 

my brothers, sisters, 

father and various 

other relatives and 

family members. Some 

of these were better off 

ignored for there was 

enough trouble with the 

“good” without looking 

for trouble in the “bad.” 

Mother, I learned soon 

enough, handled all the finances of 

our family as well as the food. When 

my father was out of work for years 

she, like a magician, bewildering 

an audience with slight of hand, put 

food on the table no matter how 

little was the income. By dint of 

careful shopping and being ever alert 

to the possibilities of locally-grown 

vegetables, for example, she fed us 

what we now recognize as a rather 

good and balanced diet. Nothing fancy, 

nothing esoteric (unless it came free) 

but a substantial diet all the same. 

Mother was on first name terms 

with the green grocer, Chiarelli on 

Kenilworth Avenue, and after her 

weekly, five-block trek to the shop was 

more than willing to make him an offer 

on day-old produce. At other times she 

would organize those old enough into 

a formidable flotilla of cyclists to ride 

out to the surrounding fruit farms to 

pick our own berries, cherries, apples, 

and peaches. Some of these would be 

consumed fresh and the remainder 

converted into preserves —jams, 

jellies, and canned (actually jarred) 

chunks of fruit for consumption in 

winter. 

The canning season became a major 

operation. The fruit had to be washed 

and peeled and cored before stuffing 

Mother 

into carefully treated, sterile (lots 

of boiling water) quart sealers. 

The production line 

of family members 

was a sweaty one. I 

remember we often 

did as many as 50 

quarts of peaches, 

a lot of which were 

“seconds,” meaning 

they were good 

enough for preserves 

but not for consumption 

as fresh fruit but cheaper 

because of the bruise or skin 

tear. Each jar had its two or three 

minute stay in the boiling water then 

peach halves were dumped in followed 

by a dollop or two of syrup. Then a 

rubber jar ring was placed around 

the top followed by a heavy glass lid 

and finally a galvanized screw-on lid 

twisted down tightly to seal the jar for 

months. 

The entire family was recruited and 

each assigned a job in the process. 

The youngest might be responsible 

for bringing the baskets to the tables, 

while the oldest could be trusted with 

sterilizing the jars in the boiling water. 

All of us sweated profusely since the 

time for canning was late summer 

or early fall, so we did not mind that 

the bath afterward was in cold water. 

No need to light the gas jet under the 

boiler. 

There was no such thing as a 

weekly allowance. When the oldest 

of us earned a handful of change 

picking fruit, he/she turned it over 

to mother for the family coffers, no 

questions asked. The only relenting of 

this stricture was at Christmas when 

the rules were relaxed somewhat and 

treats were possible, but only if shared 

equally. 

Mother handled more than finances 

and food, she handled life. 

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If this brings back good memories, send us some of your own. 

Then & Now 

Historical Sarnia-Lambton scenes & their modern day counterpart 

circa 

1910 

by local 

historian 

Steve Loxton 

2024 

Hi! I’m Billy Armstrong and I’ve been 

volunteering with Lambton Elderly 

Outreach (LEO) since 2021. In 2021, 

upon completing my undergrad and 

returning to Alvinston, I actively sought 

ways to reconnect with my community. 

Lambton Elderly Outreach (LEO) caught 

my attention with its diverse programs, 

prompting me to reach out. Two and 

a half years later, I have found myself 

engaged in multiple programs! 

What I love about volunteering with 

LEO is the support and positivity from 

the staff, the commitment of fellow 

volunteers, and the opportunity to 

use my skills to contribute to creating 

a more age-friendly environment for 

older adults living at home. 

I initially embarked on my 

volunteering journey as a meals-onwheels 

driver, a role I embraced for 

two years before returning to univeristy. 

Volunteering with 

By Billy Armstrong, LEO Volunteer & University Student 

Interacting with clients along the route, 

watching familiar faces emerge over 

the years, and knowing that I played 

a role in facilitating healthy meal 

deliveries to their doorsteps brought 

immense satisfaction. Each shift paired 

me with another dedicated volunteer, 

fostering connections with like-minded 

individuals united in their commitment 

to community service. 

Additionally, I participated in the 

friendly visitor program, where I 

formed a connection with an older 

woman navigating life at home with 

dementia. Meeting weekly, we shared 

stories, painted pictures, and played 

games to combat the isolation of being 

at home. Bridging generational gaps, we 

Front Street looking north from Cromwell. The 4 story 

Belchamber Hotel (now Apartments) is seen in the distance. 

Note the streetcar tracks in the c. 1910 photo by Louis Pesha. 

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found joy in sharing laughter and smiles 

during our time together. 

My volunteering has extended to 

Diner and Social Clubs in Corunna, 

Sarnia, and Alvinston. LEO’s flexibility 

and welcoming atmosphere allows 

me to return to these monthly clubs 

whenever my schedule permits. The 

ability of these clubs to create a relaxed 

and enjoyable space for older adults 

from Lambton County to dine, chat with 

old friends, or make new ones is what 

consistently draws me back. 

Beyond social clubs, LEO facilitated 

my training with the Canadian Center 

for Activity and Aging at Western 

University. With my senior fitness 

instructor certification, I now lead a free 

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“Forever Fitness” program in Alvinston. 

LEO’s understanding of my hectic school 

schedule and its support in offering free 

weekly fitness classes aligns perfectly 

with my interests. Being able to share 

my passion for being active with people 

from my hometown is the highlight of 

my week! 

Throughout this journey, LEO has 

been accommodating of my evolving 

schedule and ambitions, and supported 

my growth by providing opportunities 

for professional development through 

courses offered by Bluewater Health. 

Volunteering with LEO has become my 

avenue to connect across generations, 

allowing me to give back to the 

communities that shaped the person I 

am today! 

National Volunteer Week 2024 runs 

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being Every Moment Matters. 

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Danica Craig is the first to admit she 

was not looking for a new career. But 

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me and said, ‘There is a job available 

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I have a background in social work and 

helping people, so it ended up working 

out and I got the job.” 

The job, as it turns out, is that of 

manager of St. Vincent De Paul Sarnia- 

Lambton and Danica has held the 

position since June 2022. Not to be 

confused by the two thrift stores that 

operate in Sarnia, Danica’s St. Vincent 

De Paul is strictly a food bank and 

help centre. According to its website, 

St. Vincent De Paul is an international 

Catholic lay organization founded by 

Frederic Ozanam in 1833 and established 

in Canada in 1846. There are currently 

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the poor in 134 countries worldwide. 

“I love, love, love seeing people from 

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being able to help and support them 

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Danica says. “That is my passion; my 

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I get the opportunity to do that with 

St. Vincent De Paul. I don’t always get 

the opportunity to work with people, 

but when I do, it’s wonderful. My goal 

is simply to help people. My number 

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some way, shape or form.” 

Statistics show more people are 

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“We handle donations every day,” 

Danica says. “We give (tax) receipts 

to those who need them, and we deal 

with rent, utilities, and dental as well. 

Once upon a time, food banks used to 

be attended mostly by single-parent 

households, but that has changed. Now 

food banks are attended by working 

families who are just trying to bridge 

the gap as they live from one paycheck 

to another. We are also seeing a lot 

of homelessness, too, and a lot more 

people suffering from addictions 

coming to use our services.” 

Among the food items St. Vincent 

De Paul requests from donors are fresh 

and frozen meat and lunch meats, 

fresh and frozen and canned fruits and 

vegetables, milk, yogurt, cheese, pasta 

sauce, mac and cheese dinners, cereal 

and oatmeal, juice boxes, coffee, tea, 

brown beans, rice, and eggs. Personal 

items such as shampoo and conditioner, 

toothpaste and toothbrushes, soap, 

body wash, deodorant, razors, shaving 

cream, women’s hygiene products, 

toilet paper, socks and underwear are 

also appreciated. St. Vincent also does 

a lot of fundraising and mostly leans on 

volunteers to organize the events. 

While Danica doesn’t know what her 

future holds, she is thrilled to be able 

to help people through her work. “This 

job is amazing for me. I hope I can stay 

here forever.” 

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This chili actually tastes like it has simmered for hours, but that time commitment has 

been greatly minimized. Tender and lean pork tenderloin cooks relatively quickly and 

the other spicy-good ingredients add to its zesty flavour. Enjoy! 

3/4 pound pork tenderloin, 

cut into 3/4 inch cubes 

1 cup beer (or beef broth) 

1 (15 oz/425g) can small Mexican 

red beans or pinto beans, 

rinsed & drained 

1/2 cup salsa (or picante sauce) 

1 small onion, chopped 

1/2 yellow pepper, cut into chunks 

1/2 red pepper, cut into chunks 

4 cloves garlic, finely minced 

2 Tbsps chipotle peppers, finely 

chopped (often found in small 

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2 1/4 tsps. chili powder 

2 1/4 tsps. ground cumin 

2 tsps. cooking oil 

In a large saucepan, heat oil, adding onion and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes, or until 

tender. In a large bowl, toss together pork, cumin and chili powder. Add to 

saucepan. Using medium-high heat, cook and stir for 6 minutes, or until pork is 

browned. Stir in beer, salsa, sweet peppers and chipotle 

peppers. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, 

uncovered, for 6 minutes, or until pork is done and 

tender (these lean meat cubes will cook quickly). Add 

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Chicken Chili 

Chili’s On! 

Sharing a bowl of chili with friends, family & loved ones will 

warm our bodies & our spirits, inside & out. These easy prep 

options can be made the day before you plan on serving. 

Truly, chili made the day before is usually superior, as the 

flavours have had the opportunity to blend overnight. 

2 to 3 skinless, boneless chicken 

breasts (2 lbs. total) 

2 (14.5 oz each) cans white kidney (or 

cannellini) beans, drained & rinsed 

1 cup chicken broth 

1 onion, chopped 

2 med. jalapeno peppers, 

seeded & chopped 

1 Tbsp canola oil 

1 green pepper, chopped 

2 cloves of garlic, chopped 

1 Tbsp ground cumin 

1 Tbsp ground coriander 

1 Tbsp lime juice 

3/4 tsp. salt 

1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. To skillet, add onions, garlic, all 

peppers, cumin and coriander. Cover and cook, stirring periodically, for 5 to 6 

minutes. Transfer veggies to slow cooker. Add chicken, broth and beans. Cover 

and cook for 4 hours on HIGH or 6 hours on LOW heat. Remove only chicken 

from slow cooker after cooking time, leaving all liquid and veggies in place. 

Shred cooked chicken meat and return to cooker. Add lime juice, salt and ground 

pepper. Stir to combine all ingredients. Cover and allow to heat for 15 or so 

minutes in cooker, ensuring all is hot and ready to serve. Top all 4 generous 

servings with a dollop of sour cream if desired. 

Vegetarian Chili 

2 (14 oz each) cans chunky 

chili-style tomatoes (with liquid) 

1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, rinsed 

& drained 

1 (15 oz) can white kidney beans, 


1 (15 oz) can red kidney beans, 


1 can of beer (or equivalent beef broth) 

2 cups whole kernel corn 

(fresh or frozen) 

1 cup water 

1 cup of your favourite 

tomato sauce 

3 cloves garlic, minced 

1 Tbsp cooking oil 

1 Tbsp chili powder 

1 Tbsp snipped fresh oregano 

(or 1 tsp. dried). If using dry, add 

at beginning of prep. 

1 Tbsp Dijon-style mustard 

1 tsp. ground cumin 

3/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 

4 to 6 dashes of your favourite bottled 

hot pepper sauce 

In a large skillet, heat oil over high heat. Add garlic and cook for 25 to 30 

seconds. Stir in tomatoes (with liquid), tomato sauce, water, beer, dried oregano 

(if using dried), chili powder, ground pepper, hot sauce, cumin and mustard. 

Stir in beans. Bring all to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. 

Stir in corn. Return to boiling. 

Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for an 

additional 10 minutes. Stir in fresh oregano (if using fresh). Makes 10 cups. 

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Old Fashioned Family Time 

By Cherie DeBurger, Wallaceburg • From Daytripping Nov-Dec 2009 

When I was young, which to me 

was not that long ago but to my kids 

it is unimaginable, my parents would 

pack my brothers and sister and I in 

the car and go for a drive. My parents 

loved to drive to the little surrounding 

towns and look at the beautiful big old 

houses. There was no rhyme or reason 

to where we went, for my family it 

was a way to dream and relax, well 

most of the time. 

In those days it was an inexpensive 

way to spend some time together as 

a family, back before you had to sell 

a kidney to get a full tank 

of gas. It was not yet law 

to wear a seat belt so we 

would pile in the car, 

the four kids in the 

back and mom and 

dad in the front. As 

we rolled out of the 

driveway Dolly Parton 

would start to sing 

about her ‘Coat of 

Many Colours’ from the 

8-track tape player and 

my little brother would 

start to sing along. We would drive 

along the Sydenham River through 

Dresden, which was only about a 

ten-minute drive from our home. It 

was long enough, however, for the 

rhythmic sound of the tires on the 

pavement to lull my youngest brother 

into the hypnotic sleep that overtakes 

us all still to this day whenever we are 

in a car for any length of time. As we 

made our way through town, my older 

brother would slide down in his seat 

in an attempt to hide from his friends 

the fact that he was hanging out with 

his family. My sister would be looking 

out the window for any chance to 

blow my brothers cover and I would 

be playing the ‘what if’ game. What 

if there’s an earthquake? What if 

all my hair falls out? What if we get 

a flat tire? In an effort to get me to 

stop talking for any amount of time 

at all, my mother would look out the 

window and ask me if I had seen the 

giraffe we just passed. Remembering 

back, I was definitely not the brightest 

crayon in the box as I whipped my 

head around to scan the block we just 

passed in hopes of spotting the totally 

out of place herbivore. Not only did I 

fall for it once but repeatedly, never 

questioning my mother why there 

were lions, tigers and rhinos hiding 

behind farmer’s tractors or standing 

in the middle of a bean field outside 

of Petrolia. 

The name game never 

failed to come up at some 

point during our drive, 

this is the game where 

you have to make up 

a man’s name and 

a woman’s name 

as well as a town and 

something to sell all 

starting with the same 

letter. We would go 

through the alphabet 

and whoever landed on 

q or z would inevitably 

be stumped until my mom would 

whisper an answer in their ear in just 

the knick of time. 

Usually by the time we reached 

whatever small town we were visiting, 

the kids would all be sleeping, resting 

against each other in the back seat 

like some strange human domino 

formation. Mom and dad would 

slowly tour up and down the streets 

that resembled any and all Norman 

Rockwell paintings. They would look 

at the beautiful old brick homes with 

all the intricate woodwork adorning 

the gables and large front porches. 

That was their time, the part of the 

trip that belonged to them, to talk and 

dream or reminisce about life. 

Those slow, sleepy, dreamy days 

are held dear by everyone in our 

family and is something that we enjoy 

doing now with our own children. 


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Not per issue... PER YEAR!!! 

Every copy is picked up, and it’s online 

Call 519-491-1676 


“Advertising is totally 

unnecessary. Unless you 

hope to make money.” 

~ 

Jef. I. Richards 


“Your Feet Will Be In Good Hands” 

Julie Coulombe-Morrison (CMP) 

Advanced Foot Care - Diabetes, Ingrowns, 

Corns, Fungus & other common foot problems 

For foot care, call or text 

Julie 519-466-5853 

Courtney Paulics (RCRT) REGISTERED 

CANADIAN REFLEXOLOGY THERAPIST 

For reflexology, call or text Courtney 519-466-9465 

Interior and Exterior Fixtures 

• Desk, Table & Floor Lamps 

• Chandeliers, Prints & More! 

116 Michigan Ave 

POINT EDWARD 

(519) 344-3535 

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm 

www.twinbridgelighng.com 

Located at Mara Surgical Centre 

704 Mara St. Point Edward, Unit 106 

Wilderness WORD SEARCH 

Find these words hidden vertically, horizontally, diagonally and backwards. 

SPRING 2024 (Family Feud Answers) Something you lose when you get older. – Your Purse P A G E 39

VOLUNTEER WITH 

“It feels so good to help 

people. So get out there and 

feel good!” - Simon Sinek 

Volunteers Needed! 

Want To Get 

Involved? 

BREAK THE ICE-OLATION 

MAR 

13 

APR 

15 

May 

01 

Expo 

Set-up: Tuesday, April 30 

Event: Wednesday, May 1 

Clean up: Thursday May 2 

Questions: agefriendlysarnialambton@gmail.com 

Bridging Generations 1:30pm Free 

Converse with YMCA Youth Newcomers! 

Sarnia Library, pre-register 

Spring Luncheon 12pm $10, incl. Craft 

Fairwinds Lodge, pre-register 

Age-Friendly Expo 10am-6pm 

Pt Edward Arena, no reg. required 

Diner’s Club! 

Social Time. Hot Meal. Informative Presentation. 

Monthly Diner’s Clubs 

foster togetherness 

& learning! 

Sarnia • Petrolia 

Corunna • Sombra 

Please register at: 519-845-1353 ext. 301 

dcroxford@lambtonelderlyoutreach.org 

Supporting You 

is What We Do! 

Sponsored By: 

Expo 

For more information visit: 

agefriendlysarnialambton.ca 


FOREVER 

Wyoming: Mon & Wed 

9:30am – 10:30am 

Wyoming Legion 493 Erie St 

Wednesday 

May 1, 2024 

10am-6pm 

Point Edward 

Arena 

FIT 

Alvinston: Thurs 

9am – 10am 

BAICCC 

3310 Walnut St. 

Register at the Class 

Bring Running Shoes & Water 

Questions: 519-845-1353 ext. 301 

dcroxford@lambtonelderlyoutreach.org 

Making Access to Community Supports & Health Services Easier! 

Expanded local services & supports listings 

New community navigator option 

Inclusive of all ages & stages 

Find. Specific supports you need. 

Search. 

Talk. Call to speak with a Community Navigator. 

☎ 

Community Navigators listen and 

help find local resources and supports 

based on the needs of the caller. 

519-336-3000 www.agefriendlysarnialambton.ca 

 

Looking for a meaningful way 

to connect to our community? 

We could use 

your help 

in a variety 

of client 

support 

areas and 

program 

development 

at LEO! 

Volunteer for: 

• Board of Directors 

• Friendly Visiting 

• Bingo Helpers 

• Meals on Wheels 

• Transportation 

• Diner’s Club 

• Forever Fit 

• Administration 

TO GET INVOLVED: 519-845-1353 

volunteer@leohelps.ca 

lambtonelderlyoutreach.org 

How We Can 

Help You Live 

at Home 

Transportation 

Non-Urgent Stretcher Van 

Meals on Wheels 

Home Maintenance 

Personal Care 

Home Help 

Care Giver Respite Support 

Crisis Intervention 

Housing Support 

The Peer Program 

Friendly Visiting 

Diners Club 

LEO Scored 98% Exemplary Standing 

for providing Quality Services 

Funded in part by the United Way of Sarnia-Lambton 

and Jackpot City, Sarnia 

Lambton Elderly Outreach • 1-800-265-0203 • www.lambtonelderlyoutreach.orgb ld l h

Welcome to The Club Spring 2024

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