Vol. 7, Issue 16 Newsstand Price $1.50 per week Thursday, December 19, 2019 Saying goodbye to a brother: Brooke firefighter dies in collision Heather Wright because I wasn’t helping.” So, he The Independent went back to work, doing what he could, because that’s what he had Tanner Redick was doing what been trained to do. That’s what he loved. he’d trained Tanner to do. The 20 year-old Brooke Fire The deputy chief says his Rescue firefighter was home from nephew was like most kids in his first career job at Six Nation Alvinston, he played a lot of Fire and Emergency Friday. He sports and hung out with friends. had been to Petrolia to see the fire At about 16, Tanner mentioned to department’s new ladder truck. Redick he was thinking about be- Redick had worked there one sum- ing a firefighter. mer and wanted to touch base with Redick told him; “If you want Chief Jay Arns and get a look at to do it, you have to change your the bucket and ladder. philosophy of what’s important He was heading home back and what’s not.” Tanner took him down Petrolia Line when his black seriously and soon he was part of pickup truck collided with a com- the team at the Alvinston station bine heading to a field near Old as a student firefighter. When he Walnut Road to finish the corn. was 18, he became a probation- The call went out to the Al- ary firefighter and as soon as he vinston station. Redick’s uncle, received all his training, Brooke Deputy Chief Kris Redick, was Fire Rescue gave him his yellow in charge of the call. “We had helmet - Number 2. firefighters on the scene already,” “When the page went off, Tanner he says. They had been work- always wanted to be on the action ing nearby. They heard Redick’s truck,” says Redick. “That’s the voice over the radio and met him mental attitude a firefighter needs. at the truck when he arrived to tell We say the work is the reward.” him his nephew was behind the The deputy chief says he was wheel and he was dead. Another hard on his nephew, at the station firefighter took charge of the scene and at the Lambton Fire School momentarily. “It took me about where he is an adjunct profes- Heather Wright photo five or seven minutes to square my sor because there was something Ten fire trucks paid tribute to Tanner Redick - a member of the Brooke Fire Service and the Six Nations head to what just happened,” says special about the young man. Fire and Emergency Service - at the Alvinston Santa Claus Parade. Redick’s helmets were placed on Redick. “I was sick to my stomach SEE FUNERAL PAGE 3 the lead truck in tribute to his service. Neighbours in the dark as Wyoming area farmland becomes residential Heather Wright tribunal in January. Zantingh long part of the deal. It had never been Plympton-Wyoming council Dec. us under the hammer. If we didn’t The Independent has maintained the plan, which contested in the years of Official 11, he was told little of the deal approve their plan, we were taken limits residential development to Plan wrangling. would turn 10-acres on Confedera- to court and we were going to be Plympton-Wyoming council specific areas, has devalued his Hanki only found out that JN tion Line into a subdivision. Chief sued.” is under fire after Confederation land. He contends the farmland is Ventures would be able to de- Administrative Officer Carolyn But Councillor Netty McEwen Line residents found out a farm within the Lakeshore Development velop a subdivision there when Tripp said the information was disputed Wright’s claim saying field west of town may become a area and should be residential. the county’s manager of planning part of a legal process and could they discussed “the Wyoming subdivision. In October, both the county and called to tell him about the LPAT not be discussed publicly. lands” in closed door sessions as It’s part of a settlement between Plympton-Wyoming ratified an hearing. Other councillors suggested they early as September. “I still don’t JN Ventures - a company headed agreement which could end the “It’s hard to believe the County were not really aware the Confed- understand to this day how that by Developer Brad Zantingh - and dispute. Part of that agreement will of Lambton could include this eration Line property was part of was thrown in to an appeal process Lambton County as they work see construction of a small estate small parcel of land...I’m in the the proposed settlement. on the Lakeshore area. through issues around the Official subdivision in the Lakeshore Road middle of it and at no point was I “Our motion did not include this “I’m really frustrated with the Plan at the Local Planning Author- and Townsend Line area. approached about it,” he says. “If I property, it only included the lake- way this came down. We should ity Tribunal. But Mike Hanki, who lives on build a garage...the neighbours are shore, not this property,” Deputy have been informed,” she says. JN Ventures and the county took Confederation Line, was surprised advised. This piece here has been Mayor Muriel Wright told Hanki Councillor Tim Wilkins agreed. their issues about the use of land to learn the farmland around his bypassed.” during the meeting. “We had our in the Lakeshore Road area to the Wyoming area property was also When Hanki approached hands strapped. The county had SEE SUBDIVISION PG 3

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Thursday, December 19, 2019 The Independent of Petrolia and Central Lambton – 3 Tile Yard sidewalks costly: report Heather Wright “You could add 50 per cent to that (the The Independent cost of the sidewalks) maybe.” He says there could be additional costs There is no inexpensive or easy way to for environmental studies, approvals or any make Tile Yard Road pedestrian friendly. engineering costs. In February, Sean Pachett came to Petrolia Officials with the St. Clair Conservation Town council saying there would soon be Authority have expressed concern about 70 students travelling from the Glenview clearing out some of the trees in the flood subdivision to LCCVI. Most use Tile Yard plain. ANNUAL Road because it is the most direct route. But And while the cost of the sidewalk is high, there are no sidewalks along the busy road, Bladon says “the biggie is the bridge. and there is only a two-foot strip of concrete “We can’t be funnelling people from the on the bridge over Bear Creek which pedes- road to that bridge.” trians walk on. Bladon says there is no way to put a side- The issue has been raised in the past with walk on the narrow bridge and the county administrators saying a solution would be has no plans to do any work on the span for costly, particularly considering would be no the next 10 or 15 years. easy solution to giving pedestrians access at That leaves Petrolia with the option of a ChristmasChristmas the bridge. stand alone bridge beside the crossing. Bla- Pachett says there are options, including don says that could cost between $300,000 attaching a pedestrian bridge to the current and $500,000. “That ends up being quite structure. expensive.” Council agreed to look at possible solu- Councillor Wade Deighton, who runs tions and hired BM Ross to evaluate the along the road every day and says some- BashBash road. thing needs to be done, says the cost of a Curt Bladon says there are no quick solu- sidewalk is very high. He suggests for the Ozzy would like to invite former Squire patrons, tions and the cost could reach $750,000. time being, Petrolia look at cutting back staff and friends to join him at Crabby Joe’s on... Bladon looked at three solution; putting some of the trees. a concrete sidewalk on the west side of “The trees are encroaching into the road- the road for about $180,000, paving the way and the should be cut back. They’re shoulders of the road - about $315,000 - or overgrown to the point where I’ve seen building a multi-use paved path for about trucks clip them.” $238,500. Deighton suggested if the trees were 3PM-CLOSE “And that doesn’t include the environ- trimmed the lights that are there would mental costs,” Bladon told council on Dec. provide better coverage for anyone walking SATURDAY 9. in the pre-dawn hours. “If a plan was approved, you would have Mayor Brad Loosley agreed. “Some of the to pay for the cost to clear that vegetation simple things, like trimming trees and put- out.” Trees hang over Tile Yard Road ob- ting in lights, we could. But it is unfortunate scuring what lights shine on the road. not a simple sale.” 4236 PETROLIA LINE, PETROLIA Funeral with full honours for Brooke firefighter con’t from pg 1 at times and wanted to come home. He’d Other instructors saw it, too. “One always planned to live in Alvinston and This Month In Lambton instructor at Lambton came to me and said commute for work, but didn’t want to pass December 2019 ‘He’s going to be good, but he’s got to get up the chance at this career position. “I told his ego under control.’ His parents got a him he could get his ass kicked there or he good laugh out of that,” says Redick. could come home and get his ass kicked by Lambton EMS starting new program Vacancy Tax Rebate Ending Warden Bill Weber Shawn Redick and Jenny Rate, he says, me.” Tanner stayed. @LambtonWarden are devastated by their loss. Rate is having a Wednesday, firefighters from Six Nations with help from Enbridge donation At its meeting on Wednesday, Lambton EMS is beginning a new community Nov. 6, 2019, Lambton County hard time going into her son’s bedroom the and Lambton County will march from the program in 2020. Staff will be hosting Council eliminated the vacancy rebate for hurt is so deep. station to the funeral home to pay tribute to sessions at EMS Stations throughout commercial and industrial property classes, And his Six Nations brothers are also the young firefighter with so much promise. Lambton County to teach members of the effective the 2020 taxation year. devastated by the loss. Redick had only one Friday, the community centre is expected community CPR and other emergency Property owners who cannot lease vacant week of probation left before his realized to be filled for the service which will techniques. premises will still be able to obtain relief dream of becoming a full-fledged career include full firefighter honours. The $7,500 donation from Enbridge will through MPAC’s reassessment processes. firefighter at Six Nations came true says The Six Nations department will be his help fund the purchase of new CPR training Notification has been given to all local area mannequins and other program equipment. municipalities that are impacted by this Chief Matthew Miller. honour guard and his crew from Brooke Fire Event dates, times, locations and details will change. Eligible property owners will be able “During his academy training, Tanner will accompany his body to the cemetery. be announced in the New Year. to apply for the vacancy rebate for the 2019 exemplified in every way exactly what was But the deputy chief says what may be the taxation year. The rebate will be eliminated Live-Streaming Council & Committee effective the 2020 tax year. needed to be an incredibly strong, dedicated most moving tribute to Tanner happened the Meetings and committed firefighter,” wrote Miller in day of the accident. In 2020, the County will be live-streaming New Online Learning Program to Arrive a Facebook post. “We are eternally grateful Watford firefighters, who had been called Committee meetings in addition to Council at Lambton County Library for the time which we had with Tanner; his to the scene to help, got into their trucks and meetings. You can access these live-streams Lambton County Library cardholders will have presence made us a better service and better escorted the ambulance with Tanner’s body through the County website, lambtononline.ca. access to a new online learning program people for knowing him.” on board to Petrolia. The first live-streamed Committee meeting will starting January 1, 2020 that will give them be taking place Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. access to over 3,000 educational courses. And while he was fulfilling his dream in Redick says that was a “once-in-a-lifetime Lynda.com is an online learning site where Six Nations, Redick says Tanner struggled tribute.” Bundle Up With A Book users can access courses that cover a variety Keeping kids entertained when the weather of topics and software that can help users doesn’t cooperate can be a challenge. Visit pursue personal and professional goals. Subdivision plans near Wyoming questioned your local library to ensure your kids are Lambton County Library cardholders will be stocked up for hours of entertainment this able to access Lynda.com free of charge. CON’T FROM PG 1 winter. portunity to go to the hearings. Visit lclibrary.ca to learn more about the “I feel council did have said, we could “There is a way for them to deal with While your kids are at the library be sure to library’s Lynda.com subscription, or visit a have said no, let’s go to court. We did have this...they can go to LPAT. There is an participate in our winter reading program, Lambton County Library location near you. say,” says Wilkins. opportunity for those impacted property Bundle Up With A Book. For every visit to the library, kids and teens Looking Ahead Minutes show both Wilkins and McEwen owners to voice their concerns to LPAT. It can fill out a ballot for their chance to win 9:30 a.m., Feb. 5 - Lambton County Council voted against the settlement deal in the is up to the tribunal to decide on the validity tickets to a Sarnia Sting game. 9 a.m. & 11 a.m., Jan. 15 - Committee A.M. & P.M. private meeting. Details of the package are of their concerns and how they will be dealt Visit lclibrary.ca for a list of upcoming Bundle Up With A Book events. not public yet since the LPAT hearing is still with.” To read more, go to www.lambtononline.ca ongoing. A hearing on the Official Plan settlement Jason Cole, the general manager of plan- at the tribunal is scheduled for July 2020. ning and infrastructure at Lambton County, It’s not clear if there will be more pre-hear- Office of the County Warden says county staff called Hanki to make sure ing consultations before the official hearing 519-845-0801 | 1-866-324-6912 he knew what was going on and had the op- begins. www.lambtononline.ca 4 – The Independent of Petrolia and Central Lambton Thursday, December 19, 2019 Editorial Take time to Our Story say thanks to a firefighter We ask a lot of our volunteer firefighters. That, as Newsman Peter Newman used to say, is not news, it is reality. There is the obvious - they agree to walk into burning buildings to save their neighbours; they are called at all hours and have to be awake and ready for action at a moments notice; and they have to know what they’re doing, so they spend hours on end training to be the best they can be - all for our benefit. The costs are huge. They lose sleep. They see things no person should have to see. And, often, their mental health takes a beating. A recent study showed about two per cent of Canadians suffer from post traumatic stress disorder. First responders experience PTSD at twice the rate of the rest of the population. It’s esti- mated across the country 70,000 first responders have suffered from PTSD in their lifetimes. All that is daunting. But now consider the service of a volunteer firefighter in a small town. Not only do they serve their community - they know their community. It’s not just a rare occasion that they arrive at the scene of a fire or a car accident and they know the person in distress. When The Independent talked to the deputy chief of the Alvinston station, he named a half dozen dresden virtual history group facebook photo times he arrived on the scene to find a friend or relative For years, Bill and Gladys Lawrence of Dawn Township erected a nativity scene at their property. People would in trouble. That is brutal. come from miles around to see the depiction of Jesus birth at Christmas. As the couple aged, the Christmas And yet, in Brooke-Alvinston, those volunteers, even display moved to Bethel Pentecostal Church in Wallaceburg. in their grief over the loss of one of their own, continue on. When the pager goes off, even as they wait for Tanner Redick’s funeral, they’re responding. That is admirable. So many things to do at Christmas; so many hands to do them Not everyone could be a firefighter and not everyone Every year, at Christmas it is the also lifts my spirits because during toys to families across the region. It is could give so selflessly to their community like that. same thing. I hustle from place to place Christmas, the very best of people can a massive effort Volunteer firefighters are truly a unique brand of to catch the latest Christmas thing be seen. and it is really people and sometimes we forget that, until there is a going on. Very often, there is an element of something to be tragedy. So, when you see one this Christmas, take It could be a parade. It could be charity involved in all those events I seen. their hand, look into their eyes and really thank them kids decorating a tree. It could be a attend. Almost all of these events in And while we for all they give up for their community. Christmas dinner for an entire school. some way remember people for whom feel good about And of course, Santa is always there, Christmas is not all that merry. the contribution greeting old and young alike. In Petrolia and Central Lambton we made, be it It can be exhausting and frankly, by this week, volunteers will spend time cash, a can of food Letters to the Editor the time I’m done, I’ve just about had figuring out just how to make sure or a toy, my hat The Independent welcomes Letters to the Editor. it with Santa. everyone has a Merry Christmas. really goes off to Our preferred methods to receive letters are via email By the time Dec. 25 rolls around, For months now, people have been all the people who to [email protected] (please use I estimate I’ve gone to at least six working with Christmas For Everyone, take our donations Letter in the subject line) or through our website www. parades, six Christmas craft shows collecting toys, delivering food, taking and turn them Heather petrolialambtonindependent.ca of different kinds, between six and applications for people who need help. into Christmas for Wright You can also deliver letters to The Independent at 4156 eight different Christmas-themed At parades, craft shows, hockey people. Petrolia Line, Petrolia or drop them in the mail at The fundraisers. It’s no wonder every time games and Christmas dinners people These volunteers Independent, Petrolia, ON, NON 1R0. I see someone wearing red I pull out collect cash and toys and cans of food. have families of their own and likely The Independent reserves the right to edit letters for brevity my camera. Come the end of this week, volunteer would like to sit down over the and clarity. And while Christmas and all its firefighters from across the region will holidays, too. But they’re compelled to All letters need to be signed and must have a phone number celebrations can become a lot for a load up their own pickup trucks and make sure everyone has a very Merry for verification. community newspaper reporter, it start bringing the boxes of food and Christmas. They deserve our thanks.

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heather wright photo Christmas came to Oil Springs Friday as the village held its annual Jingle Bell Walk. Families walked to the fire hall where the Christmas tree was lit and then returned to the Youth Centre to meet with Santa and play Bingo. About 150 people filled the hall for the event. Retirement Brooke-Alvinston neighbours assured no biosolids allowed Village Heather Wright Highway 401. The municipality fertilizer according to the site plan. Downtown Retirement Living The Independent there ended up charging the company Buurma says he’s satisfied with the under the zoning bylaw for running a agreement saying it gives him the in a Quaint Victorian Town Buurma Farms will be able to rezone commercial operation on agricultural flexibility to bring fertilizer in for the some of its property on Lasalle Line to land. business. Call to Book a Tour: rural commercial, but the family won’t Neighbours told council they “We have no intent (to bring in be able to bring fertilizer made from couldn’t spend time outside because of biosolid fertilizer) and likely never 423 Albany Street biosolids onto the property. the smell. will, just gives us the freedom to do Petrolia, ON Roger Buurma has come to Brooke- Lambton County Planner Rob Nesbitt so.” www.albanyretirementvillage.com 519-882-3157 Alvinston council a number of times says the site plan agreement for the But Nesbitt stressed, no biosolids Enjoy Friends | Enjoy Independence | Enjoy Life this fall to have a small parcel of land Brooke-Alvinston property strictly would be on the property without merged with another property and to prohibits what can go on the property council’s permission and that should have it zoned rural commercial. which will have a drive shed. satisfy neighbours who wrote to But neighbours voiced concern the “The applicant is now asking for a council to voice their concerns again. family may bring biosolid fertilizer limited amount of fertilizer to be stored “In a legally binding agreement, the to the property. The Buurmas own in the shed,” Nesbitt told council Dec. stipulated material they are worried Lasalle Agri and the company has 12. “It must be prepackaged, non- about can’t be stored on site,” says faced problems in Warwick Township organic fertilizer meaning no human Nesbitt. “If there were a contravention after accumulating a large amount or animal based fertilizer.” Only 10 of that agreement the municipality of the fertilizer at Nauvoo Road and per cent of the drive shed can hold could take action.” LCCVI teachers join second walk-out to back contract demands The Independent talks. and their local member of provincial The Lambton-Kent District School parliament’s office. Students at Lambton and Chatham- Board was selected one of 10 public The teachers say the dispute is about Kent high schools were at home school boards affected by a second cuts to education, including larger again as the high school teachers one-day walk out Wednesday. class sizes and mandatory e-learning union continues to put pressure on the Teachers were expected to set up while the province says teachers are Ontario government during contract information picket lines at the schools only concerned about wages.

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Resolutionsfor walk Walking has a number of positive benefits. And research has shown that regular low impact aerobic exercise can reduce more inflammation, strengthen muscles, and provide healing. stop We all know that smoking is bad for our lungs. But did you also know that smoking is just as bad for your smoking back? Smokers are more likely to have back pain than does who don’t smoke. stop sitting Ironically, health professionals have been saying that sitting is the “new smoking.” Sitting less and stand more standing more is significant in improving back health. prioritize Getting a good night’s rest is crucial to achieving optimal health. If you’re experiencing back pain, sleep it could be a sign you aren’t getting proper sleep. seek treatment Dr. Storozuk On behalf of Mayor, R. Brad Loosley, Council and Start 2020 off on the right foot. Staff; we wish you a Merry Christmas spent with loved ones, and Resolve to seek treatment for your pain. a safe and Happy New Year. Please join us for the New Years’ Levee on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Victoria Hall as we welcome another great year in Petrolia.

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Heather Wright Photos Joy was tinged with sadness as the Alvinston Optimist hosted the Santa Claus Parade. Organizers questioned whether it should be called off in the wake of the death of Tanner Redick, a firefighter and Optimist member. But the parade went on and it obviously thrilled the kids. In total, 10 fire trucks including Petrolia and Watford joined the parade in tribute to Redick Saturday night down River Street. 10 – The Independent of Petrolia and Central Lambton Thursday, December 19, 2019 Thursday, December 19, 2019 The Independent of Petrolia and Central Lambton – 11 2019-2020 2019-2020 2019-2020 Bantam DIV # TIME VISITOR HOME Midget Atom PeeWee/Bantam WATFORDROOF TRUSS LIMITED Friday, December 27, 2019 EST. 1972 5-4130 Glenview Road Bantam C 36 9:00 AM Dresden Jr. Kings North Middlesex Jr. Stars Petrolia, ON Silver Stick Tournament Silver Stick Tournament Silver Stick Tournament Residential • Agricultural • Commercial Bantam C 37 10:15 AM West Lorne Comets Alymer Flames Design and Manufacturing NON 1R0 Bantam C 38 11:30 AM Hagersville Hawks East Lambton Eagles 519-882-0123 Bantam B 39 12:45 PM Petrolia Oilers South Huron Sabres 1-800-265-3470 - Petrolia - - Alvinston - - Watford - [email protected] Bantam B 40 2:00 PM Mooretown Flags Mitchell Meteors Greenwood Rec Centre Brooke- Alvinston Inwood Community Complex Watford Arena Bantam B 41 3:15 PM Wallaceburg Lakers Ingersoll Express 43310 Walnut St, Alvinston • 519-898-2150 Bantam C 42 4:30 PM Alymer Flames Dresden Jr. Kings 4065 Dufferin Ave, Petrolia • 519-882-1570 61 Centennial Av, Watford • 519-876-2808 Bantam C 43 5:45 PM North Middlesex Jr. Stars Hagersville Hawks Bantam C 44 7:00 PM East Lambton Eagles West Lorne Comets WATFORD AUTO PARTS Dr. Storozuk DIV # TIME VISITOR HOME phone: 519-876-2733 Craig Aarts fax: 519-876-2115 Saturday, December 28, 2019 Manager [email protected] Midget ATOM PeeWee Bantam A 45 9:00 AM Sarnia Jr. Sting Strathroy Rockets Bantam B 46 10:15 AM Mitchell Meteors Petrolia Oilers 7890 Industrial Drive DIV # TIME VISITOR HOME DIV # TIME VISITOR HOME DIV # TIME VISITOR HOME Bantam B 47 11:30 AM South Huron Sabres Wallaceburg Lakers Watford, ON Dr. Martyniuk N0M 2S0 Friday, December 27, 2019 Friday, December 27, 2019 Thursday, December 19, 2019 Bantam B 48 12:45 PM Ingersoll Express Mooretown Flags MA 1 8:30 AM Mt Brydges Cougars Strathroy Jr. Rockets B Group 1 1 9:00 AM South Huron Sabres South Kent Lightning Peewee B 1 5:00 PM Petrolia Oilers Ilderton Jets Bantam A 49 2:00 PM Essex Ravens Sarnia Jr. Sting MA 2 10:00 AM Dorchester Dragons St. Thomas Stars A Round Ro 2 10:05 AM Mt Brydges Cougars Sarnia Sting Peewee C 2 6:10 PM Alymer Flames Dresden Jr. Kings Bantam C 50 3:15 PM Seed #6 Seed #3 www.lambtonchiropractic.ca Bantam C 51 4:30 PM Seed #5 Seed #4 431 King St, Petrolia 519-882-1880 MC 3 11:30 AM North Middlesex Jr. Stars Dresden Jr. Kings C Group 2 3 11:10 AM Southwest Bullets Lucan Irish Peewee C 3 7:20 PM Lucan Irish East Lambton Eagles MC 4 1:00 PM West Lorne Comets Belmont Rangers B Group 2 4 12:15 PM Mooretown Jr. Flags Lambeth Lancers Peewee B 4 8:30 PM Lambeth Lancers South Huron Sabres Bantam B 52 5:45 PM Seed #6 Seed #3 MB 5 2:30 PM BCH Ice Dogs Lambeth Lancers B Group 2 5 1:20 PM Ilderton Jets South Huron Sabres Bantam A 53 7:00 PM Strathroy Rockets Essex Ravens MA 6 4:00 PM Strathroy Jr. Rockets Dorchester Dragons B Group 2 6 2:25 PM South Kent Lightning Petrolia Oilers DIV # TIME VISITOR HOME Bantam B 54 8:15PM Seed #5 Seed #4 MC 7 5:30 PM Belmont Rangers North Middlesex Jr. Stars C Group 1 7 4:00 PM North Middlesex Jr. Stars East Lambton Eagles Friday, December 20, 2019 MC 8 7:00 PM East Lambton Eagles Petrolia Oilers AE C Group 2 8 5:05 PM Aylmer Flames Lambton Shores Predators DIV # TIME VISITOR HOME Peewee B 5 9:00 AM Wallaceburg Lakers Mooretown Flags MB 9 8:30 PM Wallaceburg Lakers Petrolia Oilers A Round Ro 9 6:10 PM Sarnia Sting London Jr. Mustangs Purple Petrolia Pizza & Subs Peewee C 6 10:10 AM Burford Coyotes North Middlesex Jr Stars Saturday, December 28, 2019 C Group 1 10 7:15 PM Pt. 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Good Luck to all the teams The Reverend Canon George Menzies Memorial Scholarship to all the in the tournament! The Reverend Canon George Menzies 1926-2001 2019-2020 As the former Rector of Christ Anglican Church, Petrolia and St John’s Church, Wyoming he served these parishes with the same unconditional commitment and loyalty that he showed his Country, his Silverstick Teams Community and his Family. Good Luck Canon George as many knew him, was one of the original organizers of the Petrolia Midget Silver Stick Tournament and remained an active member of the tournaments executive committee until 1999. 1000 Finch Drive, Unit #2 Office A life-long supporter of Education and Minor sports his dedication and service to these areas was evident in his involvement. Canon George served as Chairman of the Petrolia District School Board in the Sarnia, ON N7S 6G5 Hours: 1970’s and was an original member of the Helen Kavanaugh Nicol Scholarship Fund selection committee. During his very active 40 years involvement with the Petrolia Minor Hockey Association, he was twice Petrolia Location: Mon-Fri 519-383-6600 9am-5pm awarded the distinction of “Mr. Hockey”. He was also an avid fan and supporter of local Junior ‘B’ and Senior ‘A’ hockey teams for many years. Canon George was often heard explaining to people that he had two 4254 Oil Heritage Road, Petrolia congregations . . . [email protected] 519-882-2420 or 1-800-265-7051 “The one I see on Sundays, and the one I see at the arena! ” emergency 519-401-0663 Marilyn Gladu, MP The Earl Travail Memorial Midget Silver Stick Tournament Committee is pleased to have the opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of Reverend Canon George Menzies Sarnia-Lambton through the offering of this Scholarship, named in his memory Working Together to Keep YOU Coming Back 12 – The Independent of Petrolia and Central Lambton Thursday, December 19, 2019 eating and greeting

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Dawson Currie photos The Queen Elizabeth II Girls brought home the banner after beating Brigden 2-1 in the volleyball championships Thursday at LCCVI. But the Brigden boys avenged for their school, topping Centennial 2-1. The final sets in both championships were decided by just two points. 14 – The Independent of Petrolia and Central Lambton Thursday, December 19, 2019

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A win and a loss Wilkins sets Flags record The Independent Jake 519-882-0741 / 519-464-8006 Wilkins www.awninghouse.ca Jake Wilkins is now the winningest goaltender in the history of the Mooretown Flags. He made 29 saves for his 52nd career victory for the Flags in a 5-2 win over Dresden to set the franchise record Saturday at the Moore Sports Complex. Ironically, Wilkins originally signed BOARD OF DIRECTORS with the Junior Kings in 2015 before RECRUITMENT NOTICE playing the next four seasons in Mooretown. The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP) is searching for applicants to fill one The record-setting game was his volunteer position on its Board of Directors. The term of office is three years. All applications will be considered; however, preference will be given to candidates whose background falls 100th regular season game split within one of the following areas: between the PJHL and its forerunner, the Great Lakes Junior “C” Hockey • Leadership in the Real Estate Sector, and/or League. • Leadership of a business enterprise within the central quadrant of Lambton County Wilkins in second in the province (Town of Petrolia, Township of Enniskillen, Village of Point Edward, Village of Oil with 15 wins this season and is among Springs). the leaders in goals against average at 2.21 and save percentage at .932. Board members must be a resident of and/or own a business in Lambton County. Brody Genyn scored twice for To be considered for this vacancy, an application form must be completed Mooretown on a night when the Flags outshot the visitors by a whopping and submitted to the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership office by Bruce Smith Photo January 10, 2020. Interested applicants are asked to contact Logan Kuchta denies Nick Peckhams shot during the 69-31. LCCVI Senior Boys 73-69 win over St. Pats. LCCVI Dawson Winchester, Cameron [email protected] for more information. had a chance to remain unbeaten last week, but fell to Rannie and Nolan Farr also scored for 3-1 losing 55-39 to Chatham-Kent. The Lancers took a the winners. one-point lead into the second half against the Chatham Mooretown has now won nine of its school, but were outscored 31-17 down the stretch. The last ten games and is 21-5 overall. Lancers had improved to 3-0 earlier in the week with a The Flags entertain Blenheim 73-69 win over St. Pat’s in triple overtime. The Lancers Saturday and travel to Amherstburg to play a junior-senior doubleheader at Great Lakes take on the Admirals Sunday to end Thursday, beginning at 4:30. The junior fell to 0-4 with the pre-Christmas portion of the PJHL losses to the Irish and CKSS last week. schedule. Silver Stick tournaments begin Friday in Watford A flurry of regional and North the evening by the host East Sunday evening. American Silver Stick hockey Lambton Eagles taking on The Bantam tournament takes tournaments open this weekend Lucan at 7:20. over Watford next weekend, with the 60th annual Roy Caley Mooretown’s opener is against while the Midgets and Atoms Memorial Pee Wee Tournament Wallaceburg, Friday morning play in Petrolia and Alvinston in Watford. at 9. respectively. The Petrolia Oilers open The tournament continues The latter three tournaments against Ilderton Friday through the weekend with the all begin Friday, Dec. 27. evening at 5, followed later in three divisional finals set for Peer registers points in split by Legionnaires Carson Peer has now Saturday at home only to see and Leamington for road registered points in six of his the visiting Leamington Flyers games on Saturday night and last nine GOJHL games after a scored twice later to skate away Sunday afternoon respectively. goal and an assist for the Sarnia with a 5-3 victory. Meantime, the Strathroy Legionnaires last week. The rookie now has three Rockets, with locals Blake The Oil City product assisted goals and six assists in 29 Hull, Carson Perry and Bayly on the opening goal last games this season. Sarnia, Fryfogle in its lineup, are at St. Thursday as Sarnia beat St. 10-16-3 on the campaign, Thomas Friday and host the Marys, 5-3 and he scored the hosts LaSalle Thursday Chatham Maroons Saturday equalizer in the third period before traveling to Komoka night at the Gemini Sportsplex. Lancer Girls improve to 2-1 on the ice after win in Forest LCCVI improved to 2-1 in the lone goal for the Eagles. Ridgetown Lambton Kent girls high school North Lambton is 1-2 on the and Pain hockey with a 6-1 win over campaign. Court. North Lambton last Friday in Meantime, the North Lambton Following Forest. junior girls volleyball squad action The Eagles fell to 0-3, losing beat Dresden and split two Thursday, 6-1 to St. Pat’s at home as well. sets each with Tilbury and all high In boys action, Northern Blenheim last week, while the school sports in Lambton Kent upended North Lambton, North Lambton seniors lost will take a break until January 7-1. 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Word Classifieds: $10 plus tax for up to 40 words Classified Deadline: Stop in at the office 9a-5p Mon-Fri Monday @ 12 noon 4156 Petrolia Line – Call 226-738-0728 Classifieds or email: [email protected] Real Estate In Memory

28700 Dolphin Rd PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO CONFIRM Strathroy GARY WILLIAMS DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE Private, serene living in exclusive Buttery December 21, 2017 Events are listed FREE for non-profit Creek Estates on 16 acres of wooded groups in Petrolia and Lambton County of(space permitting).events estate. Immaculate, full brick home w/ To be included in this listing email the required information to open concept kitchen, nished lower level Calm and peaceful he is sleeping, [email protected] Subject: FREE EVENT LISTING. w/wet bar, master bedrm w/ ensuite ,his & Sweetest rest that follows pain; hers sinks, soaker tub, glass shower, & walk We who love him sadly miss him, UPCOMING EVENTS in closet, hardwood oors, wood cabinetry START in kitchen, in-oor radiant heat, & natural But trust in God to meet again. DATE TIME LOCATION EVENT CONTACT INFO light ow. Quick access to Hwy 402 from $ Loving missed by Dec 20 10a-2p Thames- Pre-Christmas Ticket Sale - The Knitting Pilgrim - Sunday, Mar 1 890,000 MLS#19029214 Hickory Drive and close to town for all the amenities in Strathroy. his wife Donna, 5-7p ville Thamesville United Church. Tickets $15/adv, $20/door (cash only) his Children & Grandchildren Evelyn 519-683-8959 or Tracy 519-692-4156 SHANAHAN REALTY INC. BROKERAGE Dec 21 3pm Forest Forest Legion Christmas Stocking Raffle. Regular Meat Raffle 7963 Egremont Road, Watford • 519.849.6783 www.shanhanrealty.com $10. Ugly Sweater Contest and Bake Sale 519-786-5357 Leo Shanahan Sales Representative In Memory Dec 24 2-6pm Watford Christmas Eve at Watford Legion 519-876-2360 Direct: 519-878-5981 • [email protected] • Fax-519.849.6683 Dec 30 1:30- Petrolia Petrolia Blood Donation Event at New life Assembly Church, 421 7:30p Oozloffsky St. 1-888-2-DONATE Michelle Celebration Jan 1 2-5pm Petrolia New Years Day Levee @ Petrolia Legion 519-882-1557 Jan 3 4:30- Watford Trinity Anglican Church Spaghetti Supper 519-876-3824 6:30pm Adults $10, Kids $5 - Take Out Available StottsIt is hard to believe 20 years ago Jan 7 9:30am Camlachie Coffee & Conversation at the Camlachie United Church. Topic: on December 24th Your thoughts and needs during your grief journey 519-869-2102 you were taken from us. Jan 10 7pm Petrolia St.Philips Parish Card Parties 519-882-4840 Bob and Not a day goes by that we don’t Jan 14 7pm Sarnia Bluewater Chordsmen Guest Nights 226-402-3060 Sharon WHITE think of you and remember at All Saints Anglican Church, corner of Charlotte & Vidal your beautiful smile. Jan 21 7pm Sarnia Bluewater Chordsmen Guest Nights 226-402-3060 We miss you every day Michelle. at All Saints Anglican Church, corner of Charlotte & Vidal Merry Christmas Love Mom, Nana and James CLUBS AND REGULAR EVENTS START DAY TIME LOCATION EVENT CONTACT INFO In Memory WANTED 2nd Mon 7:00p Petrolia Margaret Stokes Chapter IODE Meeting 519-882-2073 2nd Tues 7:00p Petrolia Meadowview Villa Card Party 519-845-1198 With Love from Todd & Sandra and John F. Hull Wanted To Buy - Old items December 27, 2019 Ann Marie & Ken 3rd Wed 1-4pm Petrolia Kenny J & Friends Musical Jumboree @Pet Legion 519-882-1557 Families You gave us many things in life, - cameras, bottles, sealers, insu- gifts both great and small lators, razors, pottery, toys, Cole- 3rd Thurs 7:00p Oil Springs Optimists Meat Bingo @ The Youth Centre 519-834-2152 but most of all you gave us love, man lanterns, sports items, comic Mondays 1:15p Oil Springs Social/Euchre @ Oil Springs United 226-307-0929 the greatest gift of all. books, jewelery, watches, license Christmas Greeting Mondays 7:00p Watford Watford Legion - Fun Darts 519-876-2360 Remembering you plates, early furniture, signs, ad- at Christmas with love vertising, pens, musical instru- Tuesday 4:30p Petrolia TOPS Weight Loss Support @ Meadowview Villa Myrtle, Kathy & Paul ments, radios, Shelley china. Call Tuesdays 7:00p Watford Watford Legion - Progressive Euchre 519-876-2360 Chad Howlett 519-639-9102. Tuesday 7:00p Petrolia Petrolia Toast Masters @ St.Andrews 519-882-0946 Weds 7:30p Oakdale IOOF Euchre Card Parties @ Oakdale Hall Employment Thursday 11am Sarnia Parkinson’s Exercises @ Strangway Centre 519-337-5330 Thursdays 5:30p Petrolia Lions Meat Raffle @ Haywood’s 519-882-8728 Township of Warwick Thursdays 6:00p Petrolia Optimists Meat Raffle @ Crabby Joe’s 519-882-1255 Employment Opportunity Thursdays 6:30p Petrolia Petrolia Legion - Dart Night 519-882-1557 Thursdays 7:00p Watford Watford Legion - Cribbage 519-876-2360 PARKS & RECREATION MANAGER Fridays 9:00a Brigden Brigden United Church - Mom & Tots Drop In 519-892-3151 The Township of Warwick is currently recruiting for a Parks and Fridays 6:00p Watford Watford Legion - Meat Raffle & Catch the Ace 519-876-2360 Recreation Manager. Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative E/O Tues 12noon Wyoming P-W Agricultural Society Lunch & Euchre 519-845-3661 Officer/Clerk, this position requires a self-directed,energetic and Happy Holidays AFTER YEARS E/O Fri 7pm Oil Springs Srs. Card Parties @ United Church 519-882-4697 team oriented problem solver to lead all activities of the Parks and Of gathering eggs on Christmas & New Years, from Rudy Krall & Family 4 generations and 3 million hens later, Recreation Department of the Township, operating the Watford Krall Poultry Farms has retired. Arena, parks and facilities; coordinating ice/floor rentals and concession booth operations; responsible for recreation program Serving Petrolia and Central Lambton

HAPPY HOLIDAYS development and delivery of marketing and communications from Rudy Krall & Family don’t activities aligned with the Township’s Strategic Plan and Parks and Recreation Master Plan; responding to emergencies; directing mechanical maintenance of departmental equipment; producing forgetto check your Wanted budget and operating department within budget; supervising staff; reporting to Council regularly; ensuring all record keeping, reporting expiry date and accounting for Department are carried out properly; and Lambton Youth Choir maintaining liaison with concerned property owners, community is accepting groups and event groups, regulatory bodies, neighbouring municipalities and County Officials and others as required. How to Apply: 4 EASY WAYS TO RENEW Interested applicants are asked to apply online at NEW www.lambtononline.ca/jobs and select Job# J1219-0042. The E-Transfer In Print - 1 Year deadline to apply is Sunday January 5th, 2020.The Township of to: [email protected] 50 weeks of Local News with the password: renewal Warwick has partnered with the County of Lambton to advertise within $ 50 kms SINGERS this job opportunity. The full job description can be found in the job Over The Phone 55of Petrolia in January 2020 posting from the link above. with your credit card $ ONTARIO outside 50 km radius Any questions regarding this job opportunity Call 226-738-0728 65 $ with the Township of Warwick should be Mail A Cheque 75 OTHER PROVINCES directed to: Snowbird mail to: 4156 Petrolia Line Combination Amanda Gubbels, Administrator/Clerk Petrolia, ON N0N 1R0 Print/Electronic $ 1 yr - 50 wks Phone: 519-849-3926 40 For more information contact Diane ODell Stop By The Office E-Sub Telephone: 519-882-2315 / Text: 519-339-0771 4156 Petrolia Line, beside Tim Horton’s Electronic Only $ Job Board: www.lambtononline.ca/jobs 1 yr - 50 wks 35 Email: [email protected] O ce Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-3pm all prices shown include the tax! 18 – The Independent of Petrolia and Central Lambton Thursday, December 19, 2019

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duquette STOCKKLAUSNER leaper Regnier hardman REDICK BRYDGES Jeannette (n. Dupuis) Fran (Frauke) Clare Russell Tim Francis Leonard Tanner Douglas James Keith Burton Died peacefully with her On Saturday, December 14, LEAPER, Clare Russell - As a result of a motor Peacefully at C.E.E. Hospital Suddenly in Brooke- Peacefully during the early family by her side on 2019 at C.E.E. Hospital of Age 49 of London, passed vehicle accident on Friday, of Bluewater Health in Alvinston Twp., on Friday, morning of December Wednesday, December 11, Bluewater Health, Petrolia, away Monday, December December 13, 2019 Tim Petrolia, on Wednesday December 13, 2019, Tanner 14, 2019 at C.E.E. Hospital 2019 at C.E.E. Hospital of Frauke “Fran” Stockklausner 9, 2019 at London Health Regnier of Lambeth at the December 11, 2019, Douglas James Redick of of Bluewater Health in Bluewater Health, Petrolia. (nee Timmermann) passed Sciences – Victoria Campus age of 36 years. Cherished Francis Leonard Hardman Alvinston passed away in Petrolia, KEITH BURTON JEANNETTE DUQUETTE away at the age of 91. after a 6 month battle with husband for 11 years of passed away at the age of his 21st year. Beloved son BRYDGES passed away (nee Dupuis), of Petrolia, was Beloved wife to the late cancer. Dear son of Gord and Lindsay Regnier of Lambeth. 95. Beloved husband to the of Jenny (John) and Shawn at the age of 87. Loving in her 93rd year. Jeannette Fritz (1986). Loving mother Barb (Keith) Leaper. Loved Loving father of Cooper. late Kathleen (nee Dowling). (Samantha). Dear brother husband to June Vansickle was the loving wife of the to Sonya Stockklausner brother of Beth Leaper, Bob Beloved son of Dennis Loving father to Maureen to Sydney. Tanner will be (nee Robbins). Loving father late Tony (2011). She was (the late Ron Zittel), Butch and his wife Cathy (Park) (Heidi Soudant) and Jane (the late George) Cribb, and lovingly remembered by to Linda (Jim) Thomas, the loved mother of Anne (Wendy) Stockklausner, Leaper. Cherished uncle of Regnier. Dear brother of Frank (Sheila) Hardman. his grandmothers Lynn Eugene (Rosa) Brydges, Marie (Randy) Houdyshell, Karen Barton, Peter Daniel and Anna. Nephew Suzanne (Joel) McCallum, Grandad to Andrew Shaw (late Jim) and Pat Richard (Karen) Brydges, Barbara (John) Racher, Carol Stockklausner and Diane to Donna (Leaper) Longley all of Petrolia. Loving uncle (Kate) Cribb, Jenny Cribb, Redick (late Doug) and Larry (Karen) Brydges, and (John) Ruth, Michael (Judy) Weiler. Proud Oma to and Lorne. Survived by many of Aria and Palmer. Proud Sarah (Adam) Arseneault, his stepsiblings Khena Donna (Andrew) Graham Duquette, Judith Anne Kate, Jason (Tessa), Jacob cousins and friends. Clare grandson of Iris and the late Garren (Alicia) Hardman, (Stewart), Jasmine (Alex), and the late Brian Brydges (Derek) Kerrigan-Dick, and (Candice), Julie (Colin), Lisa attended LCCVI, Western Ray Regnier (2006). Loving and Nicholas (Taylor) Mitch (Shea), Laiya and (1969). Keith was very David (Melissa) Duquette. (Mike), Tyler (Gwendolyn) University for his BA, son-in-law of Owen and Hardman. Great Grandad Noah, aunt Martha (Mike) proud of his grandchildren She is predeceased by and their children Aubrey, Wilfred Laurier for honours Jo Ann Reed of Lambeth. to Ava, Molly, Isabella, and uncle Kris (Stephanie) and great grandchildren, sons-in-law Kevin Kerrigan Selah, Mason and Harper; in History then to London Loved by his brother -in-law Eli, Sofia, and Bentley. his cousins Malcolm, Jalen, and they, along with his and Mike Noyle. She will be Paul (Jodi), Melissa. Dear Teachers College. He taught A.J. Predeceased by his Dear brother to Ronnie Blake and Dylan, niece nieces and nephews, will missed by her seventeen sister to Uwe Timmermann for 14 years in the secondary grandparents Keith Turner Hardman. Predeceased Olivia and his special friend miss him dearly. Cremation grandchildren and twenty and Doerte Uecker all of school for the Thames Valley (2012) and Florence Turner by his parents Francis and Angela. Visitation at Van has taken place. A private three great grandchildren. Germany. Predeceased District School Board and (2000). Loved by his “brother Margaret Hardman and Heck Funeral Home, 3232 family interment in Jeannette is survived by her parents, Richard worked for Canada Trust. from another mother” Chad his brother Eric Hardman. River Street, Alvinston, Wyoming Cemetery will by her sisters Madeline and Martha Timmermann He was an avid history buff, (Niki) Young and many, Frank served in England Firefighter walk through take place in the Spring Reaume, Rita Lobzun, and and her siblings Magret, loved reading, cats, Led many other family and during WWII with the Royal Wednesday at 7 p.m. of 2020. As an expression Dean Jardine and brothers Richard and Ute. Fran was Zeppelin and David Bowie. friends. Friends may visit Marines. The family would with visitation following of sympathy, memorial Richard (Marlene) Dupuis a very active member of He enjoyed playing football, at the McFarlane & Roberts like to thank Dr. Angela until 9 p.m. and Thursday donations may be made and Marc (Bonnie) Dupuis the Petrolia community darts, fishing with his Funeral Home, 2240 Wang, Dr. Tavir Amend, the 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral to the C.E.E. Hospital and was predeceased by who was also a dedicated buddies and loved Wortley Wharncliffe Road, South, nurses and all of the support Service Friday, December Foundation (ceehf.ca) or the her sister Margaret LaPorte member of St. Andrew’s Village, London. Family Lambeth 519-652-2020 on staff at C.E.E. Hospital 20 at 1:00 p.m. at the Alzheimer Society of Sarnia and brothers Roy, Maurice, Presbyterian Church. She and friends were received Wednesday, from 2-4 & 7-9 for their compassionate Brooke Alvinston Inwood Lambton (https://alzheimer. Bernard, Eli, Leo, and Abel will be missed by many. at STEADMAN BROTHERS pm where the celebration care. Cremation has Community Centre ca/en/sarnialambton). Dupuis. She is also survived Visitors were received FUNERAL HOME, Brigden of Tim’s life will be held taken place and a private Complex. Interment to Memories and condolences by sisters-in-law Lois, Norma, prior to the service by on Saturday, December on Thursday, December Celebration of Life will be follow at the Alvinston may be shared online at Joan, Mary, and Lillian. the family from 1-2:45 on 14, 2019 from 2-5pm. 19, 2019 at 2:00 pm. held at a later date. As an Cemetery. Memorial www.needhamjay.com Visitors were received on Wednesday, December Cremation has taken Cremation has taken place. expression of sympathy, donations may be made Sunday at the Needham- 18, 2019 at the Needham- place. A private family Donations to the Alzheimer memorial donations may to Alvinston Firefighter Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia Jay Funeral Home, 4059 burial was held at Bear Society, 435 Windermere be made to C.E.E. Hospital Association. www. and a funeral mass was Petrolia Line, Petrolia, Creek Cemetery. Sympathy Rd, London, ON N5X 2T1 Foundation (www.ceehf.ca) vanheckfuneralhome.ca celebrated on Monday, where a service took place may be expressed through gratefully acknowledged. or Prostate Cancer Canada December 16, 2019 at at 3:00 p.m.. Cremation to donations to Canadian On-line condolences are (www.prostatecancer.ca). 11:00 am at St. Philip’s follow. A private family Cancer Society or Humane available through www. Memories and condolences Parish, Petrolia. Interment interment will take place Society London and mcfarlane-roberts.ca. may be shared online at was in Mount Calvary in Hillsdale Cemetery. Middlesex for cats (www. www.needhamjay.com Cemetery, Wyoming. As In lieu of flowers, as an hslm.ca). Memories and expressions of sympathy, expression of sympathy, condolences may be memorial donations may memorial donations may be sent online at www. be made to the C.E.E. made to the C.E.E. Hospital steadmanbrothers.ca In Memory Hospital Foundation (www. Foundation (ceehf.ca). 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