June, 2023

Issue 6

Volume 16

THE TOWNSHIP OF ST. CLAIR

Students make Tomorrow’s Greener School Today

Municipal Notes Pages
2-4

WORKS DEPARTMENT
Pages 5-6

Heritage Corner Page
12

Community Contact
Page
16

Around the Township Pages
20-18

Clockwise: Students Andrew, kneeling, Bea, and Ella, right, excavate a hole large enough to accommodate the root ball of a new red maple sapling while resource teach- er Claire Kennedy makes sure there are no mishaps. B. Stevenson photo
Grade 5/6 students at Sir John Moore Community School recently took part in a tree- planting program that was originally supposed to happen just before the pandemic brought everyday life to a halt. Before the pandemic, SCRCA, in partnership with Lambton Public Health, called for applications from Lambton County schools that wished participate in the Tomorrow’s Greener Schools Today program. Through the program, chosen schools receive a selection of indigenous sapling trees, and students learn about the value of the trees to the environment while participating in the planting process. Sir John Moore teachers Claire Ken- nedy and Jordan Black applied and their application was one of six submissions chosen. And although the program was delayed by the pandemic, it started up again as soon as it was safe to do so.
On May 11, the Sir John Moore students, with the help of their teachers, SCRCA, and LPH representatives, were each given a shovel of their own, divided into groups, and set to work planting 11 trees in total, including: four red maple; two silver maple; three Skyline Honey locust; and two bur oak. Cedar mulch finished each planting.
During the afternoon, the students were also educated about the importance of trees to their our own well-being, like the way they absorb carbon dioxide and other air pollution, and produce oxygen, provide habitat for wildlife, and cut down on noise pollution.
The students were also made aware that as the trees grow and mature, they will provide protection from the sun for future generations of students who will play in the Sir John Moore school yard, which is currently without much shade. As adults, they will be able to look at the trees and take pride in the way they helped make Tomorrow’s Greener School Today.

CONTACT THE BEACON: beacon@stclairtownship.ca

Township seniors now have Seniors Advisory Committee rep The Lambton Seniors Advisory Committee
has been formed to give older Lambton County adults a voice. The committee is comprised of one senior representative from each municipal- ity in Lambton County, one County of Lambton Councillor, one County of Lambton staff, one Navigating Seniors Care Lambton member, and one Indigenous representative. The goal of the committee is to work toward the betterment of life for seniors in our community. The com- mittee will report to Lambton County Council on issues that affect the County’s seniors.
St. Clair Township is well-represented by Avril Helps of Corunna, who attended the May 15 meeting of council. The retired nurse has worked as a psychiatric care nurse and has taught at Lambton College in the Personal Sup- port Worker program. She also worked for the Red Cross as a supervisor and at the now- defunct CACC. During her career, her work of- ten involved working with seniors in various capacities.
Avril says she has several concerns about our health care system as it relates to seniors. She says many are being discharged from hospi- tal too soon after treatment. “People are being sent home into dangerous situations,” she said. “Caregivers may not be able to handle the per- son.” She is also concerned that seniors do not have adequate access to transportation and, when needed, personal support workers.
The committee is just getting started, but seniors will soon be able to voice their con- cerns and their issues with the knowledge that they will truly be heard.
See Age-Friendly Sarnia-Lambton, page 4.

The Beacon of St. Clair Township June 2023 Page 3

MORE MUNICIPAL NOTES

More Municipal Notes , page 4

Formal St. Clair Township portrait now online: The new website portrait of St. Clair Township was recently taken. From left: Councillor Cathy Langis; CAO John Rodey; Councillors Bill Myers and Brad Langstaff; Mayor Jeff Agar; Deputy Mayor Steve Miller; Holly Foster; Clerk Jeff Baranek; Councillor Pat Brown. B. Stevenson photo

Age-friendly Sarnia Lambton a game-changer for older adults

The goal of Age-Friendly Sar- nia-Lambton is to make access to community supports and health services easier. It’s a convenient, easy one-stop ac- cess point for finding over 600 social and health supports in Lambton County.
For more information about Age-Friendly Sarnia- Lambton, go online to:
agefriendlysarnialambton.ca
The Age-Friendly Sarnia-Lambton website focuses on adults age 55+. It has expanded to support active, healthy, and engaged living for people at all stages of life. It was launched through a grant from the Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility, and has evolved with the help of several other grant opportunities.
The age-friendly content of the website is informed by feedback gathered from community members and care provides within Sarnia and Lambton County.
For those who prefer to speak to someone about local supports, please call: The Older Adult Care Pathway, or 519-336-3600 or 1-888-347-8737.

Help at Home Services for Sarnia-Lambton residents
The Help at Home services include: *In-home dental care services; *In-home foot care services; *Falls Assess- ment and Prevention programs; *Friendly Visiting;
*Home and Community Care support services; *Home

Help and Homemaking; *Home Maintenance and Repair;
*Home Modification; *In-home Hospice Palliative Care;
*In-home Personal Support; *Meal delivery services;
*Personal Emergency Response systems; *In-Home Reha- bilitative Care; *Seniors’ Intervention and Assistance services; *Shopping and Grocery assistance; *Food Deliv- ery in Sarnia-Lambton; *What to Expect from Home Care; and *Are you a caregiver?
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In accordance with the WHO (World Health Organiza- tion) Age-Friendly Community (AFC) framework, a vi- brant community that supports healthy and active aging addresses eight fundamental categories: housing; trans- portation; outdoor spaces and buildings; community support and health services; communication and infor- mation, civic participation and employment, respect and social inclusion, and social participation
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Age-Friendly Best Practice e-course offered
Those who deal with the public, especially those who work with older adults and people with disabilities, can benefit from the free Age-Friendly Best Practices e- certificate course. Learners are encouraged to evaluate personal bias and incorporate age-friendly best practices into service standards and the workplace environment.
See page 14 for details.

The Beacon of St. Clair Township June 2023 Page 5

Water utility appointments require 48 hours notice

St. Clair Township By-Law 16 of 2022 requires at least 48 hours notice in advance of scheduling appointments with the Public Works department to avoid service fees.

BRUSH COLLECTION CANCELLED
• Due to operational budget cuts, St. Clair Township will not be offering any brush collec- tion for the Spring or Fall collection going forward.
• Yard waste will continue through both seasons. The number of collection weeks has been reduced from 14 to 11. Cancelled collection dates include: June 19 and 21; and Oct. 16 and 18.
• Christmas tree collection will remain the same for January, 2024.

St. Clair Township has introduced a new Water Treatment, Transmission and Metering fee that now appears on your water/sanitary bill. The new water fee is being introduced to help the municipality pay for costs related to water treatment, metering and distribution facilities that, with the growing water demands and aging infrastructure, will enable the ongoing delivery of safe drinking water to every cus- tomer in St. Clair Township and ensure that it is properly metered.
Residents will notice a new line item on their bill containing the Treatment, Transmission and Meter- ing Fee information. An average residential customer with a 3/4 -inch water meter will see “Water Fixed Fee Res Qtly < 1 inch”. The fee is based on your meter size and rate class. For example, residential customers with a 3/4-inch diameter meter will receive a monthly Water Treatment, Transmission and Metering Fee of $4 ($12 billed quarterly) in 2023. The new water fixed fee will be adjusted over the next two years until new infrastructure costs are being financially balanced with the added revenue. St. Clair Township will continue to ensure that its Municipal customers receive reliable, safe, and ef- fective service related to its infrastructure and related systems. Hydrant Flushing Public Works will be undertaking annual flushing of fire hydrants connected to the St. Clair Township Water Distribution System, during the hours of: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 2023 – June 2023 For current areas affected, refer to stclairtownship.ca During this maintenance procedure, you may notice some water discoloration using your taps, flushing toilets, doing laundry etc., as some sediment may be drawn into your residence. We recommend that you run the cold water tap for a few minutes or until the discoloration disappears. Sewer Main Flushing Public Works will be flushing sewer mains connected to the St. Clair Township Sewer System, during the hours of: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 2023 – June 2023 For current areas affected, refer to stclairtownship.ca During this maintenance procedure, you may notice some gurgling noises in your drains. If conditions per- sist after 24-48 hours of normal use, please notify Public Works at 519-867-2993. No changes needed for new recycling provider The Beacon of St. Clair Township June 2023 Page 7 Bonnie Stevenson In the St. Clair Township area, it isn’t just residential and business emergencies firefighters must deal with. These well-trained, well-equipped teams sometimes respond to emergencies at local industrial facilities where the nature of the emergency requires more corrective action than any facility can muster. On May 17, an Emergency Exercise Re- sponse Exercise was held at the St. Clair Ethanol plant adja- cent to NOVA Mooretown to test response abilities. The entire exercise was monitored at a distance by drones and televised at the St. Clair Township Civic Centre, where a group of representatives from participating indus- tries and municipalities, as well as other stakeholders, gath- ered in the newly upgraded Council Chamber. During times of emergency, the room will become the auxiliary command centre for emergency response operations. BASES General Manager Jason Vaillant explained the need for these response simulations, and the need for local collaboration and resource sharing to keep our communities safe. Emergency Exercise Response emergency simulations are held to determine how well the area’s industries and emergency response personnel can work together for a posi- tive outcome. These exercises also allow all industries and stakeholders the opportunity to find out what shortfalls in training, equipment, and/or supplies need to be addressed. The May 17 emergency simulation involved the theoreti- cal release of a large volume of ethanol at the St. Clair Eth- anol plant. The plant’s safety system called for water but the water supply was insufficient and foam was applied to suppress the imaginary ethanol vapours. Fortunately, foam was applied to suppress the ethanol vapours. St. Clair Town- ship’s two 100-foot tower fire trucks arrived at the scene, deployed, and began tamping down the ethanol vapour with foam while the water situation was rectified. A simulated 911 call was made and mutual aid was re- quested. This initiated the use of an integral communication procedure. The procedure included notifying Praxair, a nearby industrial neighbour, of the release, which would allow the facility to shut down safely if the emergency had been real. The hydrants with the water supply problem were soon back in service thanks to help from the plant’s neighbour, NOVA Mooretown. This incident exemplified the value of group practice sessions and the need for optimum communication between emergency responders. St. Clair Fire Chief Richard Boyes says the event marked the first time all of the area emergency groups and partners were able to work together. In addition to the St. Clair Fire Department and St. Clair Ethanol, the event incorporated “mutual aid participants” that included: Sarnia Fire Rescue Services; Point Edward Fire & Rescue; NOVA Chemicals Fire Department; Shell Refinery Fire Department; Suncor Oil Re- finery Fire Department; Imperial Oil Refinery Fire Depart- ment; Preferred Towing-BASES foam trailer; and Lambton College Fire School. During the exercise, two drones and one stationery cam- era were used to monitor the action, allowing a group of representatives from the participating industries and munic- ipalities, as well as the Ministry of the Environment, Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce, Sarnia Lambton Environ- mental Association, OPP, EMS, and the media, to get a sense of the detailed protocols that must be observed. Chief Boyes says, “We thought the operation was a suc- cess. We set a number of goals and objectives, and we met them. We had some questions answered.” The few hiccups that occurred during the event were noted and will be les- sons learned. Chief Boyes said, “We did find some areas that need improvement...but that’s why we do this.” St. Clair Fire Chief Richard Boyes guided the observation room audience through the exercise as the action happened. The St. Clair Township Council Chamber has been outfitted to act as an auxiliary emergency response monitoring facility. New solar-power lighted safety crosswalks being installed Students and pedestrians crossing St. Clair Boulevard now have a safe place to cross thanks to a new solar-powered cross- walk located across from Sir John Moore Community School. The new installation is the first of three street crossings currently supervised by crossing guards during school hours. The other two will be located on Hill Street and on the St. Clair Park- way at Brander Park. Pedestrian safety has been an on-going concern for council. The decision to use these energy efficient pedestrian safety sys- tems was made after staff re- search found that these lighted crosswalks have been proven effective in other urban areas including: Chatham-Kent, St. Thomas, and Leamington. Left: The installations are being handled by Field Con- tracting Electrical Contractors. Chris Field (shown on the ground right) watches as D. J. Wellman takes a ride skyward in the ‘bucket’ to finish the The Beacon of St. Clair Township June 2023 Page 10 St. George’s Square parkette now a historical reality The new St. George’s Square on Hill Street in Corunna is now a reality. Its dedication celebration, held on May 23, attracted a huge crowd, including about 450 children com- prised of students from Sir John Moore Community School, Col. Cameron Public School, and St. Joseph’s Catholic School, and children from the Chippewa Daycare who treat- ed the crowd to Oh, Canada sung in Ojibwa. The event began with the stately parade of the Royal Canadian Legion Leslie Sutherland Corunna Branch 447 Col- our Guard. Students filled the air with song and St. Clair Fire Department Chaplain Kevin McGlade blessed the site with a light-hearted presentation that underscored the special nature of the celebration. Dignitaries in attendance included: Lambton County Warden Kevin Mar- riott, MPP Bob Bailey, Aamjiwnaang First Nation Chief Chris Plain, and St. Clair Township Jeff Agar . Below: School students from Corunna area schools watch as the St. George’s Square dedication gets underway. They provided fantastic music for the occasion and participated in an event that will be remembered for generations to come. Above: Canada 200 organizer and emcee Tracy Kingston reveals the handmade quilt made by the students of Sir John Moore school. Centre: Parade of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 447 Colour Guard starts the cele- bration. Photos by Bonnie Stevenson The Beacon of St. Clair Township June 2023 Page 11 Two new storyboards tell the tale of St. George’s Square site Two new heritage storyboards were unveiled during the May 23 celebration. The talented and knowledgea- ble volunteers of Heritage St. Clair developed them to tell the full story of the St. George’s Square site. The story didn’t end with the land’s brief moment as Canada’s capital. It was also the site of the Erie and Huron Railway Corunna station. Through historical im- ages and photographs, and well-researched copy, visi- tors to the new St. George’s Square site will find out why the new parkette is such an important place. Above Left: The St. George’s Square storyboard is unveiled by two men who saw the original stone cairn unveiled in 1987. Charles S. Nisbet, left, was the reeve (mayor) of Moore Township from 1986 to 1992. He and his wife, Isobel, have been residents of Corunna all of their married life and currently live at Thompson Gardens. Right: Jeff Hands witnessed the unveiling of the original stone cairn at the age of 13 after winning a Town Crier contest. Above right: Mayor Jeff Agar lifts the cover off of the Erie and Huron Railway story board assisted by Anne Van Dyk, who is researching the Beresford side of her family. Congratulations to the Corunna200 Committee and all of the businesses, organizations, and volun- teers that helped to make this event such a suc- cess. Once again, this event has shown Corunna to be an all-for-one-and-one-for-all kind of community! B.Stevenson photos Do you have a question an idea or need info? EMAIL: corunna200@gmail.com PHONE: 519-312-3747 WEBSITE:www.corunna2023.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Find us on Facebook or Instagram Mail: Donations can be sent to: Corunna 200 c/o St. Clair Township Finance Department 1155 Emily St., Mooretown, ON, NON 1M0 CORRESPONDENCE: Corunna 200 4014 Kimball Rd. Corunna, ON, NON 1G0 ~ASK ABOUT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES~ Annual Moore Museum Victorian Tea pleases patrons’ palates The annual Victorian Tea at the Moore Museum is always a crowd pleaser, offering several flavours of warm scones served up with real butter and fruit preserves, and warm beverages served in delicate china cups. Muse- um volunteers make the event happen, working at close quarters in the heat of the 1860s era Reilley Cottage kitchen. Left: Cutting generous wedges of delectable homemade scones and plating them for service at the prep table are, from left: Marg Griffith, Suzanne Hodgins, and Lynda Richardson. Right: The Garva sisters, Olivia, 18, Emily, 14, and Leah, 11, were kept busy in their role as serving staff. B. Stevenson photos Sombra Museum and Moore Agricultural Society receive grants from The Foundation The Judith and Alix Foundation (The Foundation) has advanced grants to Sombra Museum and the Moore Agricultural Society. Sombra Museum will receive funds for the restoration of the Abraham Smith log cabin and the installation of interpretive signage. The Moore Agricultural Society will receive funds to make accessi- bility upgrades to the Multipurpose Building at the Brigden Fairgrounds. The Foundation issues grants to help with worthy community pro- jects. Over its 30 year history, the Judith & Alix Foundation has ad- vanced over $6 million to over 50 community projects like the pur- chase of portable bleachers for the Lambton Fairs Association. Right: Proud of an afternoon’s work to improve the envi- ronment by planting trees at Sir John Moore Community School, Grade 5/6 student Laura and her helpers show off the silver maple sapling they have just planted. Helpers include, left, Kelli Smith, conservation land specialist for the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority (SCRCA) and SCRCA Chair Pat Brown, also a St. Clair Township Council- lor. From page 1 Nominations for the 33rd Outstanding Busi- ness Achievement Awards, sponsored by the Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce and Libro Credit Union are now being accepted. If you have a favourite business, individual, entrepreneur, or non-profit organi- zation you would like to see honoured, show your appre- ciation by nominating it. OBAA Trophy nomination categories: Agri-Business; Ex- cellence in Customer Service; Innovation; Young Profes- sional; Green Business; Inclusivity; Small Business of the Year with 1-10 employees; Medium Business of the Year with 11-59 employees; Large Business of the Year with 60+ employees; Entrepreneur of the Year; Non-Profit of the Year; and Member of the Year. Nominations are now being accepted on-line and will be accepted until June 30. The judging panel, comprised of Chamber members from outside the Sarnia Lambton community, will review the nomination forms to ensure a transparent and fair selection. The results will be kept secret until they are announced during an awards gala to be held at the Sun- bridge Hotel in Point Edward on Friday, Oct. 20. Nominations will be accepted through an online form at: https://www.slchamber.ca/news-events/obaas Take your customer/client service up a notch with free online course The Age-Friendly Best Practices courses will help you: • Support the largest growing demographic in Sar- nia-Lambton, adults 55+ • Educate staff and volunteers on providing inclusive client and customer service based on the needs of an aging population • Identify barriers for older adults, caregivers, and service providers from their own experience and per- spectives • Address and encourage change in the workforce • Teach best practices for age-friendly environments, interactions, and system navigation improvements • Help embed a healthy aging lens into the delivery of programs and services in our community Recycle used batteries at Lambton County Libraries Lambton County Library has partnered with Call2Re- cycle Canada, Inc. to host battery recycling collection boxes in select Lambton County Library locations to en- courage the proper disposal of used batteries. “Increased access and convenient battery drop-off locations will help safeguard our environment for future generations,” said Andrew Meyer, General Manager, Cul- tural Services. “Through the Call2Recycle program, bat- teries are safely collected and properly recycled to en- sure that heavy metals and toxic chemicals do not im- pact groundwater and soil.” Anyone wishing to recycle batteries must prepare them for recycling by following the Call2Recycle guide- lines, which include bagging the battery in a provided clear bag or taping over the battery’s terminals before depositing them in the Call2Recycle collection boxes. Lambton County residents can drop off their used sin- gle-use and rechargeable household batteries (weighing up to 5 kg each) at the following 12 Lamb- ton County Library locations: Brigden, Corunna, Pe- trolia, Bright’s Grove, Alvinston, Forest, Grand Bend, Mallroad, Petrolia, Point Edward, Sarnia, Watford, Wy- oming. Lambton County Library and JNAAG hosting teen photo contest The Lambton County Library and the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery are inviting submissions for the Take your Shot: Teen Photo Contest, an annual event open to teens ages 13 – 18 in Lambton County. “This is a fantastic opportunity for emerging artists to build their resume and portfolio,” said Vanitia Campbell, Public Services Coordinator, Youth Programs & Outreach. “Portfolios are essential for post-secondary applications, or those with an interest in photography.” The theme for the 2023 contest is “Humans of Lambton” and participants are encouraged to take cre- ative photographs of people in one of these three cat- egories: Groups, Candid/Environmental, Creative/Fine Art . For more information, contest rules, and instructions on how to submit your photo, please visit lclibrary.ca/ teenphotocontest. Each artist can submit up to 5 photographs. All con- test entries must be submitted online at: lclibrary.ca/ teenphotocontest . Photos must be submitted by July 9. Winning photos will be selected by a jury and announced on Friday, July 21, 2023. Lambton County Library branches offer much more than books Your library lends out much more than hard copy and online books: the Library’s Active Living Lifestyle collection loans out a number of items to keep Lambton County moving. Enrich your wanderings through nature or just your neighbourhood by borrowing a pair of walking poles, go bird-watching with a set of Tasco 10x42 binoculars, find out how many steps you take with a borrowed pedometer, then find out where you are with a GPS unit. These are available to those who have a cur- rent Lambton County Library card, which is free to anyone who lives, works, studies, or owns property in Lambton County, or who resides in a First Nations community. For more information on locations, services, and hours of operation, visit: lclibrary.ca . Weekly St. Clair Township hours of operation *Brigden 519-864-1142): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. *Corunna (519-862-1132): Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. *Courtright 519-867-2712): Tuesday, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Thursday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. *Mooretown (519-867-2823): Monday, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wednesday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. *Sombra (519-892-3711): Tuesday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Thursday, Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. *Port Lambton (519-677-5217): Monday, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Wednesday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Beacon of St. Clair Township June 2023 Page 15 Scrumptious donation made to St. Andrew’s food bank Operation Christmas Tree (OCT), a year-’round community assistance project operated by the Optimist Club of Moore, recently put meat on the table for clients who must use the St. An- drew’s Presbyterian food bank. The club donat- ed $500 that is earmarked for the purchase of meat. Left: OCT volunteers Ken and Davida Nimmo, left, present the cheque to food bank volunteer and Councillor Holly Foster. Donations such as this are crucial for the on-going function of food banks, not only during the holidays, but throughout the year. Photo submitted COVID-delayed SCRCA 2022 scholarships presented The pandemic prevented a lot of events from happening, including the in-person presentation of the 2022 St. Clair Region Conservation Authority scholarships. The scholarships are available to graduating high school students who live within the boundary of the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority and are pursuing post-secondary studies in environ- mental field such as biology, ecology, agriculture, fish and wildlife, forestry, and geography. 2022 scholarship recipi- ents, shown below receiving their awards from 2022 SCRCA Chair Mike Stark, from left: Clark Dunn receives the Tony Stranak Conservation Scholarship; Heather Scott receives the Mary Jo Arnold Conservation Scholarship; Kiersten Den- ning receives the A. W. Campbell Memorial Scholarship; Tesni Greig-Clarke receives the A. W. Campbell Memorial Scholarship. ~SCRCA photos~ Clark Dunn Heather Scott Kiersten Denning Tesni Greig-Clarke Graffiti and vandalism costs $$ While graffiti or spray painting public or private property may be considered mischief, the Canadian Criminal Code says it is a crime. The deliberate damaging of property not your own is a criminal act according to the Criminal Code of Canada. Defacing property is considered vandalism. If you see acts of vandalism, offensive slogans or graffiti in public spaces, please notify the township office. If you are the vic- tim of vandalism, report it to the OPP. SCC garners hardware at Team Champs Our feisty St. Clair CURRENT swim team did very well at their last meet of the season, Team Champs, in Chatham on April 23. STCC had 23 swimmers attending the Team Champi- onship in Chatham. Nine swimmers won top three trophies for their respective age groups. Here is the breakdown: IsaIah Tebbens (16) 1st Place in Over 14; Trevor Marut (16) 2nd Place in Over 14; Whitney Wilson (14) 2nd Place in Over 14; Matteo Fanelli (11) 1st Place in 10/11; Jenah Stephen's (10) 1st place in 10/11; Brooklyn Suboni (10) 3rd Place in 10/11; Daniel Jack- son (9) 3rd Place in 8/9; Kaylah Stephen's (8) 2nd Place in 8/9; Adam Jackson (6) 1st Place in the under 7. The team came home with lots of ribbons as well. WAY TO GO, CURRENT! Top trophy winners pose for their Victory portrait. SCC photo We now offer online program registration!! Please visit https://www.nlchc.com/services/wellness-programs/ (Be sure to specify which program you are registering for on the top of the form.) Please note: This Health Promotion Calendar will be the last until September as we will be revamping and planning new programs for the upcoming 2023-2024 year. This programming break will allow our volunteers to have a much-deserved rest - please take an opportunity to thank them next time you see them! In Person-Low Impact Exercise: Low impact exercises performed using body weight and resistance bands. All abili- ties welcome. To register, call 519-344-3017, ext. 237 or email adinell@nlchc.com Sarnia Low Impact (Canatara Park): Mondays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. (we meet at the pavilion towards the middle of the park, next to the newer children’s play equipment –not near the animal farm). **NEW DAY ADDED Coffee Time: Fridays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. (at Cardiac Rehab site, 460 Christin St N. Parking at the back of the building, off Maxwell Street). Join us for coffee and conversation, free of charge! Everyone is welcome to attend! To register, call 519-344-3017, ext. 259 or email cdougan@nlchc.com Garden Fresh Box: The Garden-Fresh Box is an inexpensive monthly food buying club for anyone who wants fresh vegetables and fruit all year round. Please visit https://lambtonpublichealth.ca/health-info/garden-fresh-box/ for more details about the contents of the bags/boxes. For info, call 519-344-3017, ext. 237 or email adinell@nlchc.com. Orders are accepted in person with payment. Cash ONLY. Master Your Health— Virtual Workshop: on Tuesdays, started May 16 to June 20, from 1:30-3:30pm. This is a 6- week virtual program for people living with chronic diseases and/or their caregivers. This workshop entails managing your chronic conditions/stress, incorporating healthy eating, relaxation techniques and much more! To register, call Amy at 519-344-3017, ext. 237 or email adinell@nlchc.com Opening Doors: Healthy lifestyle program for individuals living with mental illness or seeking mental health sup- port. For more information call, 519-344-3017, ext. 277. Trail walking around Lambton County various locations: Started May 25, every Thursday at 10a.m. To register and receive the trail location schedule call 519- 786-4545, ext. 327. Virtual Dietitian Visit - Feeding Your Toddler: June 6 at 1:30 to 3:30pm. Learn ways to support your toddler’s picky eating by getting tips and ideas for healthy snacks and meals advice from our Registered Dietitians. To register, email EarlyON@nlchildcare.ca . Program registration days will be held again in August, so watch for upcoming program information here in The Beacon and stay well. Summer Camp registration Summer’s on the way and parents will be pleased to know the Mooretown Sports Complex will offer junior and senior day camps. Registration is now available online, by phone, or in person. Camps begin July 3. Babysitter course offered Spaces are still available for the Babysitter course be- ing offered on June 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Register online, by phone, or in person. Summer Swim registration Summer swim registration opens on June 7 beginning at 9 a.m. Registration is available online, by phone, or in person. To contact the Mooretown Sports Complex, call 519-867-2651, or to website at: www.stclairtownshipcommunityservices.ca We’re also on: Facebook at: @mooretownsportscomplex or Email: info@stclairtownship.ca The Beacon of St. Clair Township June 2023 Page 18 From page 19 be held at the Petrolia Arena on Thursday, July 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This FREE, fun and informative family event will include lunch. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required online at: Lambtonfarmsafety@gmail.com or by calling 519-344-7858. The Beacon of St. Clair Township June 2023 Page 19 M O R E A R O U N D T H E T O W N S H I P From page 20 Be sure to include how many tickets you want to purchase, including names and contact information for the tickets. The cost is $2/ticket or 3 for $5, and they can also be purchased in larger quantities. Your tickets will be emailed to you. The winning ticket will be drawn Thanksgiving Monday, but don't delay! Limited tickets are available. Brigden Fair sponsors invited to get on board If you’ve ever thought about being part of the Brigden Fair, now is the time to do it. Let’s discuss opportunities for you and/or your company to be- 2023 SPECIAL EVENTS Saturday, September 10 at 9 a.m. Enjoy a geocaching adventure at the beautiful Lorne C. Henderson Conservation Area. It’s open to everyone - those who know how to do this or are interested in learning about it. No registration will be required for this fascinating activity. Sunday, September 10 - 9 a.m. Sunday, September 24 Foundation Memorial Forest Dedication On Sunday, Sept. 24 at 2 p.m. at the Lorne C. Henderson Conservation Area, the SCRCA Foundation will host the dedication of its Memorial Forest. The forest contains trees planted in loving memory of those who have passed away. Their loved ones and donors to this time of remembrance will be invited to attend, by everyone is welcome to attend. For more information about remembering a loved one in this special way, email the SCRCA office at stclair@scrca.on.ca . For more information about activities, email: dblue@scrca.on.ca or stclair@scrca.on.ca . come a class sponsor at the fair. It’s easy - just give us a call at 519-864-1197 to talk about it or email: info@brigdenfair.ca or michelle@evanitski@brigdenfair.ca Anyone who wants to sponsor a class in the Brigden Fair prize book should get in touch before May 15 to ensure your name is noted in the prize book. A Homecraft sponsorship can cost as little as $25. Livestock sponsorship is higher so please call for details and you’ll find out all of the possible cate- gories you can chose from. Progressive Agricultural Safety Day The Progressive Agricultural Safety Day, spon- sored by the Lambton Farm Safety Association, will This information continued on page 18 Moore Sports Complex SUMMER CAMP Registration now open Our 2023 Camp brings the exciting experience of sum- mer camp to children with crafts, songs, games, swim- ming, and much more! Each day will be filled with fun, adventure and lots of activity. Summer camp reg- istration can be for the week or the full summer. Register online or call 519-867-2651. Camp Hours of Operation *Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday *Extended Before care begins at 7:30 a.m. Monday – Friday *Extended after care ends at 5:30 p.m. Monday – Friday Royal Canadian Legion Leslie Sutherland Branch 447 will host a cornhole tournament on Saturday, July 15. Play will start at 10 a.m., with teams going head-to-head on multiple sets of boards. Entry fee of $30 per team is due upon registration - pre-registration is required. Door prizes from local sponsors. For more information or to register, contact: Russ Lloyd (519) 312-5241 Russlloyd94@gmail.com Join the fun at the Br. 447 hall, 350 Albert St. in Corunna! The Beacon of St. Clair Township May 2023 Page 20 Corunna Legion Br.447 events/activities The Royal Canadian Legion Br. 447 Corunna will host the following activities. CLOSED ON GOOD FRIDAY. Regular Legion Br. 447 Activities Every Monday is Pepper at 1 p.m. (closed May 22) Every Wednesday is Wacky Wednesday all day. Every Thursday is Cribbage at 1 p.m. Every Friday is Bridge at 1 p.m. Every Saturday is Meat draw at 4 p.m. Every Friday - Fun Darts at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 2-*General meeting; Tuesday, May 9- Ladies Auxiliary Meeting; Tuesday, May 16 - Executive Meeting. *Note: Only fully-paid member can stand and vote. Special Branch 447 events Saturday, June 17, 6-9 p.m.-Pub Night with Mark Blaney Saturday, July 15 - Cornhole Tourney, see page 19 Please note the building is wheelchair acces- sible. Al Capone documentary being hosted by K of C The king of the mobsters, Al Capone, will be the subject of a documentary slated for Port Lambton Sacred Heart Church Hall on Thursday, June 1 at 7 p.m. As most downriver residents know, big Al’s illegal bootlegging activities extended up both sides of the St. Clair River. The U.S. Prohibition Era was full of police chases, escapes, shoot-outs, and clandestine late-night booze runs, and this event will give those “in the know” a chance to share their stories. All free-will donations will be put towards our community’s needs. Wilkesport United Church celebrates 150th anniversary The congregation of Wilkesport United Church will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the church with a joyful celebration service on Sun- day, June 4 at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend this special event, which will include the inspiring sounds of the sing- ing group, Mercy, hymns accompanied by David Lee and Myrna Hyatt, and a stirring sermon by Pastor Betty Jean Page, with special guest Mayor Jeff Agar. To mark the occasion, a new tree will be planted and the dedication will take place dur- ing the celebration. A light lunch and cake will be enjoyed following the service and dedication. Courtright Friendship Club activities The Courtright Friendship Club meets every first Thursday of every month next to the Courtright Library, 1533 Fourth Street. Annual membership is $10, but non-members are welcome to come out to the groups weekly card games. Euchre is played on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. and Pepper is played on Fridays at 7 p.m. The cost per game is $3 per person. Kinsmen Club on/line raffle The Kinsmen Club of Sarnia is holding it’s first Father’s Day online 50/50 with proceeds to St. Joseph’s Hospice and other local charitable and not-for-profit organizations. The winning ticket will be drawn a 4 p.m. on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 18. License RAF1288800. To purchase tickets go to: http://sarniakinsmenribfest5050.ca/ Sombra Optimists to host 17th annual car show-Saturday, June 17 Get the details for this much-anticipated annual event on page 19. Raffle tickets for Brigden Fair quilt on sale If you haven’t ordered your Brigden Fair Home- craft Division Annual Quilt Raffle tickets yet, you can get them from any Homecraft member (in per- son), at events such as the September Downriver Craft Show (Mooretown), at the fairgrounds, or you can purchase by e-transfer at: quiltraffle@brigdenfair.ca . More Around the Township, page 19 & 18 PRINTED BEACON NOW AVAILABLE Get your copy at: all St. Clair Township library branches, Thompson Gardens in Corunna, and at the St. Clair Township Civic Centre at front door. Just look for the Beacon Bin.