The St. Clair township
E A C O N
THE TOWNSHIP
ISSUE 3 VOLUME 17
MARCH 2024
OF ST. CLAIR
Inside
New environmentally-friendly
fire suppressant donated by Shell
MUNICIPAL NOTES
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2-4
WORKS DEPARTMENT
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Firefighters receive information on emergency response to EVs
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AROUND THE TOWNSHIP
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Above: The Shell Manufacturing Centre near Corunna is taking St. Clair Township’s fire service along in its quest to make firefighting “greener”. On hand for the presentation of a cheque and a tote full of environmentally-friendly fire suppressant are, from left: standing beside a foam tote is St. Clair Fire Chief Richard Boyes; Kevin McMahon, General Manager, Shell Manufacturing Centre; Rima Rizkallah, Shell Health Safety Security Manager and Manufacturing Excellence Manager; Shell Emergency Response Specialist (and Courtright fire station firefighter) Justin Hagan; and St. Clair Township Mayor Jeff Agar. In the background is part of the boom that will distribute the foam. Bonnie Stevenson photo
Bonnie Stevenson
St. Clair Township’s 150 firefighters have at their disposal some of the best firefighting equipment and vehicles of any municipality its size. The township’s two mighty boom trucks can not only ap- ply water to a house fire, but they can also spray fire suppressant foam from a
height of one hundred feet to douse fires that cannot be extinguished with plain water. This ability allows firefighters to remain at a safe distance from the smoke and flames, which are often toxic.
A suppressant foam is required to ex- tinguish fires fueled by hydrocarbons such
Environmentally-friendly fire suppressant story continued on page 4
The St. Clair Township Beacon is issued monthly by St. Clair Township
as a public service to township residents. Production by Bonnie Stevenson.
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Mayor’s Honour Roll 2023
Geoff Dale (Captain Kidd Days/ President Mooretown Minor Hockey As- sociation); Stan Marsh ,(Optimist Club of Moore / Operation Christmas Tree); Nicole Smith (Captain Kidd Days); Ash- ley Robbins (Captain Kidd Days); Rick Mitchell, (Optimist Club of Brigden/ Brigden Decorating group); Bob Barnes, (Courtright ball diamond/ Mooretown Flags); Irene Jardine (Brigden Fair Board members, Ducks Unlimited, Up- land Games); Michelle Maitland (Captain Kidd Days/St. Clair River Run); Craig Bezaire (Port Lambton Pi- rates Baseball); Frank Johnson, (Port Lambton Food Bank); Chuck and Betty Lauwereys, (Wilkesport Hall); Colin Miller (Port Lambton Days); Jamie Bo- gaert and Caroline Peters (Sombra Days).
These people were chosen
because they have willingly, and with no expectation of reward, donated their time and efforts to benefit their community.
The Mayor’s Honour Roll is our opportunity to say Thank You.
~Mayor Jeff Agar
Winter Parking By-Law
In accordance with St. Clair Town- ship By-Law 5 of 2022, it is against
the law to leave vehicles of any kind, whether licensed or unlicensed, parked overnight from
1 a.m. to 7 a.m. on public roads or streets. They must be kept clear to allow the unimpeded passage of snow or any winter control operation conducted by municipal forces or contractors. The by-law will be in effect until April 1, 2024. It includes: camping trailers, commercial trailers, derelict vehicles, marine vehicles, and recrea- tional trailers. All obstructions, including basket- ball nets and garbage cans, must also be kept off the streets.
Residents are reminded it is against the law (Highway Traffic Act) to shovel snow from drive- ways and sidewalks out onto public streets. These snow piles create dangerous obstacles that can contribute to needless automobile collisions and the loss of control of a vehicle.
Child care coming to Courtright church
Council discussed a zoning amendment that would allow the Courtright United Church building to be sold to George and Sted- man Properties, with a portion of it leased to Kiddies Korner Co-op, and a portion leased to the church.
This is the same arrangement used in Brigden in 2022, when a day care opened in a building formerly owned by the Masonic Lodge, although the Lodge was closing its doors.
Township planner Ian MacDougall informed council the property is currently zoned as Institutional. The by-law exception requested would allow child care and day care facilities in the church.
Council heard from Ross George, one of the future owners of the Courtright church, who reminded council that child care and day care services are in short supply throughout Lambton County. Mr. George said on the first day the Brigden daycare opened, all of its available spaces were taken.
Updates will keep cenotaph current
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 635 in Brigden is planning several upgrades to the Brigden Cenotaph that stands at the corner of Brigden and Jane Streets. Branch 635 Poppy Chair and Chair/ Representative of its Remembrance Committee Chuck Stevens at- tended council on Feb. 20 to share plans for those upgrades.
The cenotaph was originally proposed by a group of Brigden veter- ans from WWI and WWII who called themselves the Brigden Veter- ans Association. In 1964, before the formation of Branch 635, the BVA approached the Township of Moore for permission to erect a monument, which is the one that is still the site of the annual Re- membrance Day service. Its cost ($538 in 1969s dollars) was funded by contributions from the township, residents of Brigden, and the veterans themselves, who also installed the cenotaph, the flag pole and the concrete walkway. It was dedicated in 1968 and marked with the dates of the First and Second World Wars. Under them, the Korean War is listed, but no other operations are listed there.
The new expanded cenotaph site will include two customized metal memorial benches on cement pads, two new monuments book- ending the original monument. The plan for the project also in- cludes the removal of overgrown shrubbery on either side of the cenotaph lot.
The estimated cost of the upgrade project is about $12,000. It is hoped the township will be able to help fund a portion of the pro- ject and the Legion hopes to fundraise through the branch and within the Brigden village community. Mr. Stevens told council a Brigden resident has already committed to purchasing one of the memorial benches (about $1,400).
The upgraded cenotaph will not only remember those who died in World War I, World War II and Korea, it will honour those who con- tinue to die in the service of their country at home and abroad.
Mr. Stevens noted the proposed cenotaph would be unique among cenotaphs in Canada. “To my
knowledge, there are extremely few ceno- taphs in Canada that include, specifically, those who have died in our U.N. peace- keeping and our NATO operations. This will be a unique upgrade and we are looking for- ward to involving as many partners locally as possible to honour these
brave men and women,” he said.
Council agreed the cen- otaph project is a good idea and asked Mr. Ste- vens to submit an applica- tion for a donation ac- cording to township poli- cy. It will be considered during deliberations in early March.
New monuments book-end Cenotaph
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as gasoline and jet fuel, making it a critical tool for fire- fighters. However, the composition of the foam com- monly used contains chemicals that can be harmful for the environment.
A recent donation of $15,000 from the Shell Manufac- turing Centre in Corunna has made it possible for St. Clair Township to purchase two 300-gallon totes of envi- ronmentally friendly fire suppression foam. The totes will be placed at the Corunna and Brigden fire stations where the boom trucks are kept.
“We have already transitioned our fleet of Emergency Response vehicles at Shell to this environmentally friendly, fluorine-free foam. As our municipal mutual aid partner, we value the support of the St. Clair Township Fire Department and are pleased to make this important donation as they transition their fleet” said Shell General Manager Kevin McMahon.
The donation was made in late January when repre- sentatives from the Corunna Shell Manufacturing Centre, St. Clair Fire, and St. Clair Township Council met at the Corunna fire station where a 300 – gallon foam tote and one of the boom trucks that will use it were on display.
Mr. McMahon says Shell took great care to evaluate the new foam before putting it in service. “Shell spent a lot of time testing this environmentally friendly foam,”
he said, adding the Lambton College Fire School part- nered with local industry and municipalities to showcase the new environmentally friendly foam and its capabili- ties.
St. Clair Township Fire Chief Richard Boyes says the new environmentally friendly foam is safer for his fire- fighters because it is free of PFAS (per- and polyfluori- nated substances), which are toxic chemicals known to affect human health. “It’s a forever chemical and that was the problem with the old AFFF (aqueous fill-forming foam),” he said. “We’re very thankful that Shell came along with this generous donation to help us, and it un- derlies the partnership we have with the industries here in St. Clair Township.”
Mayor Jeff Agar expressed his appreciation for the ground-breaking donation. “Thank you to Shell for being a wonderful municipal partner,” he said.
“On behalf of St Clair Township, we are so apprecia- tive to have Shell in our community. The company has given us many donations in the past and this one is spe- cial because it has to do with safety and the environ- ment.” Mayor Agar believes the positive characteristics of the new “green” foam will bolster the township’s rep- utation as a progressive municipality. “It puts St. Clair Township at the top of the list in ‘green’ firefighting technology,” he said.
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require 48 hours notice hours notice in advance of scheduling appointments with the
Public Works department to avoid service fees.
OVERNIGHT PARKING NOW IN FORCE
The St. Clair Township winter parking by-law is now in effect and will continue until April 1, 2024. Un- der this by-law (By-law #5 of 2022) it is against the law to leave vehicles of any kind parked on public streets and roads overnight from 1 a.m. to 7 a.m.
There is a new “Where to Recycle” website that has launched that offers residents the ability to look up items they are unsure of where to recycle:
RPRA (Resource Productivity & Recovery Authority) –
RPRA’s ‘Where to Recycle’ map displays locations across
Ontario where you can drop off used materials to be recy- cled, such as batteries, electronics, household hazardous waste, lighting and tires, for free. Materials collected at these locations are reused, refurbished, recycled, or
properly disposed of to help keep them out of landfill,
recover valuable resources and protect our environment.
• Residents wishing to report any recycling collection issues are to contact the Contractor (Emterra Environmental) directly at 1-888-597-1541.
• Alternatively, visit their website at: emterra.ca, and click on “Customer Service” section.
• For further recycling issues / concerns residents may also contact “Circular Materials” by email
at: customerservice@circularmaterials.ca
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Residents can call this number to report power outage, fallen
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The St Clair Region Conservation Authority held its annual meeting on Feb.22 at the Dawn-Euphemia Community Cen- tre in Florence. The new 2024 Board of Directors had only one member change; the Petrolia seat is now occupied by Ross O’Hara. St. Clair Township Councillor Steve Miller re- tained his position. Representing St. Clair Township, Pat Brown was re-elected as Chair and Lorie Scott, represent- ing Lambton Shores, was re-elected Vice-Chair.
Two SCRCA Conservation Awards were presented. Hillside School, Kettle and Stony Point First Nation, was acknowledged for four years of partnership with the SCRCA Education Team to give students hands-on, outdoor, land- based learning opportunities. The school offers a land- based education program to ensure students understand their roles, responsibilities, and relationship with the natu- ral world.
Centre Ipperwash Community Association members em- body their vision for projects, which states, “By coming to share, work, and play, the quality of life within our com- munity can be improved. “Geared up with gloves, buckets, and pickers, many members head out to Ipperwash Beach almost daily to walk the shoreline collecting garbage to ensure the beach remains both aesthetically and environ- mentally clean.
rector of the Healthy Headwater Lab at the Great Lakes Institute for Envi- ronmental Research (GLIER) at the University of Windsor. Dr. Febri ad- dressed the SCRCA Board of Directors and guests to explain her group’s fo- cus of research on water courses within the water sheds. By taking on projects such as freshwater restoration in agricultural landscapes, and the study of the harmful and invasive phragmites, the lab’s goal is to restore freshwater ecosystems to full health and vitality for the benefit of future generations. Dr. Febria emphasized the importance of relation-
ship building and the role the SCRCA has played in supporting the work of the Healthy Headwaters Lab. She noted her re- search group works with over 20 partners, includ- ing the SCRCA and the
St. Clair Township Councillor and
SCRCA Chair Pat Brown receives his five-year service
award from SCRCA Vice-chair Lorie Scott.
The guest speaker for the event was Dr. Catherine Febri, Canada Research Chair, Assistant Professor, and Di-
Hillside School: From left: Chair Pat Brown; Vice-Chair Lorie Scott; Nicole
Indigenous Knowledge Circle. The group’s re-
search is part of a coor- dinated effort called the UN Decade of Restora-
Members of the Centre Ipper- wash Community Association receive their Conservation Award, presented by SCRCA Vice
-chair Lorie Scott (third from
Monague, holding the SCRCA Conserva- tion Award for Hillside School at Kettle and Stony Point First Nation; Jill Jack- son; and Melissa Levi, Conservation Education Coordinator at the SCRCA. Nicole and Jill are Ojibwe Language and Land Based Education teachers.
tion, which will continue through 2030. It calls for “the acceleration of res- toration efforts to curb ecosystem degradation through local and global
left) and Chair Pat Brown (far left). Other members of the CICA are, from right: Grace Dekker; Anita Turner; Maureen Harvey; Sandra Marshall (receiving the award) and Michele Ferri (beside Pat Brown).
Canada-wide project post-secondary education grant information
Many families are concerned about the crushing cost of post-secondary school tuitions, but few are aware of the Canada Learning Bond (CLB) that has been available since 2004.
Information recently sent to The Beacon by Lorri Kerrigan from County of Lambton Social Planning ex- plained the CLB is a grant from the Government of
Canada to help eligible families pay for the cost of
their child’s education after high school.
The CLB is deposited directly into a Registered Edu- cation Savings Plan (RESP) for the child. Parents don’t have to contribute any money to be eligible, but they can add to the RESP if they wish. Grandparents and
other family members can also contribute to it. To be eligible, a child must: have been born in
2004 or later; have a Social Insurance number; and reside in Canada.
The parent or guardian must have: a net family in- come under $53,359 (based on family size it is adjust- ed every year); a Social Insurance number; and fixed
taxes for at least one year since the eligible child was
born.
The Government of Canada will contribute up to
$2,000 to an RESP for an eligible child.
This includes: $500 for the first year of eligibility;
$100 each year the child is eligible (up to and includ- ing the year they turn 15); and if your income in-
creases, you don’t lose the CLB that is already in the RESP for the child.
An application for the program can be made at a
bank, credit union, or on-line.
Visit: LambtonLearns or Canada Learning Bond— Canada.ca to obtain more infor-
mation.
Only 36% of income-eligible chil- dren in Lambton County are cur-
rently accessing this free $2,000 for post-secondary education, which
includes skilled trades apprentice- ships, college, or university.
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.
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 Lambton County Library St. Clair Township locations: Brigden, Corunna, and Petrolia.
PLEASE DO NOT DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES IN HOUSEHOLD TRASH
Sacred Heart Food Bank in Ward 2 now has donation bins stationed at several locations in Port Lambton in- cluding: DG Global, Becher; Mainstreet Credit Union, Port Lambton; Port Lambton United Church and Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Port Lamb- ton, and Port Lambton Food Market. Now it’s easier than ever before to support your local food bank.
The food bank requires community support in order to keep shelves stocked with not only food items, but household, personal care and baby care items. For those who are not sure about the best way to help keep the shelves stocked, the Sacred Heart Food Bank will issue a Wish List from time to time to inform the community.
The Top 10 Wish List items for March include: Canned salmon or ham; canned vegetables; kidney beans; Chunky Soup; school snacks (peanut free); canned tomatoes-whole, stewed and diced; and Mr. Noodle; con- diments including ketchup, mustard, pancake syrup, pickles; toilet paper and paper towels.
Above: Donation bins aren’t the only things that are new to the Sacred Heart Food Bank. The food bank op- eration will soon be settled into a portable that was recently donated by the school board. Showing off one of the new donation bins are Sacred Heart Food Bank volunteers, from left: Barb, Frank, Varun, and Lisa.
Thank you to the generous people who support the Sacred Heart Food Bank!
The St. Clair Region Conservation Authority is looking for volunteers to run fundraising Bingos that will help fund local environ- mental initiatives. The games will be held at Riverview Gaming/Jackpot Time in Chat- ham Kent.
Volunteers must be: age 18 and over; live in or near Chatham; trained or willing to complete training from CGCK (https://cgamingck.ca/training); able to commit to two to three two-hour sessions per month; and willing to abide by the Riverview Gaming Compliance Policy and Code of Conduct.
Initiatives funded by the bingos include: outdoor environmental programming; the monitoring and safeguarding of vital species at risk in our watershed; and other im- portant projects.
For more information or to volunteer, please contact Ashley Fletcher at:
afletcher@scrca.ca
Perspective on homelessness: solutions being sought in Lambton County
By Bonnie Stevenson
Homelessness is an ever-expanding social issue that has reached crisis proportions in Lambton County. In early January 2024, a report by Lambton County Social Services indicated that well over 300 County residents were unhoused; that number has increased since then. Those who have no home are forced to find shelter on the street, in wooded are- as or in flimsy tents that can’t stop the cold.
For the past two years, community activist Marga- ret Capes has been getting acquainted with the homeless situation by getting acquainted with the people for whom homelessness is a fact of life. Her research has taken her outdoors on rounds with a Lambton Public Health outreach nurse to the places where those affected by the crisis struggle day-to- day on the fringes of society.
As a retired lawyer and legal educator with the Community Law School (Sarnia-Lambton) Inc., Mar- garet has added her voice to causes that matter before, but homelessness presents an enigma she never expected.
“Even though I worked in legal aid for years, I felt I needed to spend time with these folks,” she said. “I’ve learned a ton; first, how people survive and also, how they ended up there, like the people living in a tent or in a woodlot or on the street. No story is the same,” she said.
Although some of the homeless do suffer from some form of mental illness, there are other cir- cumstances that have forced people out of their homes. “Mental illness is not as pronounced as you might think,” said Margaret. “For a lot of folks, it’s circumstances. They lost their housing because they lost their job. The pandemic was not kind to people working minimum wage jobs. I ’ve talked to a lot of people that once worked in the trades and now live on the street. Some got laid off and some got injured at work.”
She has discovered that many homeless people did not abuse drugs before they lost their homes. For them, addiction happens on the street, an es- cape from the nightmare they are living or from the pain they might be experiencing due to work inju- ries they received on the job.
She noted the crisis isn’t just about people in Sarnia. Some of the people she has spoken to have come to Sarnia hoping to find help. “Some of the people end up living in Sarnia because that’s where the vast majority of the food and shelter resources are,” said Margaret. “They’re not originally from Sarnia. They’re from Kettle Point, from Petrolia and Corunna, from all over. It’s not just a Sarnia problem, this is a county problem,” said Margaret.
She has found that those who have spent a pro- longed period without a home no longer believe they belong in mainstream society. “No matter what caused them to be homeless, the number one problem is relational poverty. They feel discon- nected from the rest of us,” she said. “There’s a certain amount of shame and fear. They’ve lived outside for so long, or for some, just a short time – whatever happened in their life – they feel they can’t connect with us anymore.”
Of her outreach tours, Margaret says it’s not a complicated task. “Doing this outreach work, I spend time just connecting with people. A lot of the other outreach teams around town do the same thing. The teams might bring a snack or a pair of socks for them – something to open the conversa-
tion.”
Agencies like the Salvation Army, as well as other caring groups and individual citizens, also take the time to stop and interact with the homeless, and Margaret has seen how much it means to those in need. “They do appreciate people just visiting and taking food and supplies to them, and it’s not be- cause they’re hungry or because they’re soaking wet from the rain or snow. They appreciate the connection. Usually, they expect people to walk right by and ignore them or disparage them,” she said.
The outreach program is a valuable tool to inspire a spark of hope in those who feel hopeless. Marga- ret explained its worth. “If we can make them feel that they’re still part of our world, there’s a better chance they’ll want to take a step toward tackling their addiction or getting help with their mental wellness.”
Margaret has been lobbying Lambton County Council to use the Affordable Housing Reserve that was established by Lambton County Council in 2021 to fund more housing for the homeless. Having wit- nessed the dire circumstances in which the home- less must survive, she says the establishment of such housing has been proven to benefit the entire community.
Citing a housing development in St. Thomas that was spearheaded by Indwell, a Hamilton-based Christian charity that creates affordable housing, Margaret said, “In one section of St. Thomas, the police chief has been thrilled having it (the devel- opment) there because it has cleaned up that part of the neighbourhood. There’s not nearly as much violence, as much drug use…it can have a positive impact from a lot of perspectives.”
Lambton County affordable housing funding effort underway
Lambton County Warden Kevin Marriott says the spe-
cial reserve fund for affordable housing was created in 2021, resulting in $1.2 million being put into the fund in 2022. “Council raised the County levy by a full percent- age point in 2023 with a deposit of $2 million which brought the fund to $3.2 million. The budget that will be considered in March (2024) will propose $3 million for 2024.”
The effort to address the homeless crisis got underway in 2023 when council approved the creation of a grant program to provide seed funding to non-profit agencies to develop affordable housing. “To date, $794,000 has been issued to five non-profit agencies from the re- serve,” said Warden Marriott.
In 2023, Lambton County applied for a grant from the Federal CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund program. And in August, 2023, Warden Marriott sent a letter to the Hon- ourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, explaining Lambton County’s increas- ing housing shortage situation and asking that the Feder- al government, together with the Provincial govern- ments, commit additional financial resources to assist municipalities in addressing these issues, including sup- portive housing services such as addiction management/ withdrawal/mental health supports, and social services.
Firefighters gather for EV emergency response seminar
Bonnie Stevenson
The popularity of electric-powered vehicles is growing, and most automakers are fully engaged in producing vehi- cles that will meet the resulting consumer demand. As these vehicles become more prevalent on our streets and highways, the likelihood of vehicle collisions and roadside breakdowns involving electric vehicles increases. When first responders and support services are called to the scene, they will be faced with unfamiliar challenges, from the methods they use to deal with a car fire to the way they extricate a trapped passenger.
To make firefighters aware of those challenges and help them function safely and efficiently, firefighters from all over Ontario attended an important seminar at the Lambton College Fire School near Corunna on January
30. The presentation they heard was led by veteran fire- fighter, rescue specialist and internationally known extri- cation instructor Jason DeFosse.
Mr. DeFosse’s presentation armed the firefighters with information and procedures they will need to know when interacting with damaged or disabled electrical vehicles. He covered topics that included: how the EV lithium bat- tery works; what internal sequence of events causes them to catch fire; the safe way to approach damaged EVs and how to diagnose potentially dangerous situations; how to conduct the extrication of a collision victim from an elec- tric vehicle; and how to manage damaged batteries and high-voltage debris left on roadways.
Concern over the safety of EVs, first raised when two early Tesla models caught fire on the road, was addressed by Mr. Fosse as he explained, “These things are no more likely to catch fire as their internal combustion counter- part.”
He spoke from experience as he told the fire fighters about the considerable time he spent working at the Tesla testing facility in the southern U.S. He was present as they put the various Tesla models through rigorous test- ing, doing several variations of crash tests on each and making sure each car body was sturdy enough to protect its onboard equipment and passengers.
Describing what would have to happen for an EV to catch fire, he said that if the battery coolant is leaking, the battery will heat up until it reaches a dangerous state called the thermal limit. DeFosse said if firefighters can introduce a flow of water to keep the battery cool it will help control the propagation of a fire. (See photo below showing an EV up on chocks being cooled by a spray from a fire hose.)
As a veteran firefighter himself, Mr. DeFosse told his audience that rigorous training was the best way to en- sure firefighter safety. He reminded them that since EVs are still not on the roads in substantial numbers, the ma- jority of the vehicle emergencies they would be respond- ing to in the near future would likely be the internal com- bustion type.
“We’re going to deal a lot more often with ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) cars than EV cars because there are so many of them, but as the trend (toward elec- tric cars) changes, many of the manufacturers you already know are changing technology,” he said. He cited au-
tomakers like Volvo, a company that will only be offering hybrid or electric vehicles as of 2025.
Mr. DeFosse advised the firefighters to start training for EV emergencies immediately. “We gotta work hard and we gotta’ work fast. It’s a tag-team effort. I suggest you train for this,” he said.
For an EV already burning, he advised, “The most envi- ronmentally friendly way to manage an EV already in
flames…let it burn. If it’s fully involved and we’ve identi- fied that it’s the high voltage battery that’s on fire,
there’s no putting it out.” As an example, he added, “A Tesla in a full charge, when it goes into a thermal event, if you do nothing, it will burn itself out into nothing in one and a half hours.”
He pointed out putting water on a lithium battery fire is not helpful. It will not put out the flame and the runoff of dirty water could put material from the burning EV into the surrounding land and water. “All that water interacts with the bad stuff and winds up in the ditches,” said Mr. DeFosse. “If you let it burn it’s actually cleaner.”
At the conclusion of the seminar, Mr. DeFosse told the firefighters who have their own EVs not to try to fix any issues their vehicle might have. He explained that calling 911 to bring the personnel and the equipment that might be needed was the safest way to proceed.
The growing presence of electric vehicles in our society might seem a bit daunting for those who are unfamiliar to the new transportation technology, but Mr. DeFosse told the firefighters the first internal combustion vehicles
were viewed with the same fear and misgivings but were eventually accepted as a normal part of daily life. To il- lustrate the projected future of the EV, the firefighters viewed a graph showing the U.S. Electric Vehicle Sales Forecast for 2019-2028 which indicated that by 2028, the
U.S. would have over three million EVs on the road.
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In Ontario, the Electrical Safety Authority strongly recommends EV owners hire a Licensed Electrical
Contractor (LEC) with an ECRA/ESA license to install their car charger. LECs are fully insured and their work reduces the risk of electrical fires or other damage to your EV. Make sure any required permits are also obtained.
Go online to: esasafe.com
Kids and their families enjoy PA Day at the Moore Museum
The Moore Museum was a P.A. Day wonderland on Feb. 2 when it hosted a drop-in afternoon of activities, crafts, and games. Children and their families were invited to enjoy hands- on experiences with the braille typewriter, handcards for wool, and pioneer toy replicas.
Clockwise from top right: *The art of carding wool was ex- plored by St. Joseph’s Catholic School student Amani as she got hands-on experience with a set of hand carders (wooden blocks with wire faces). After sheep were sheared and their wool cleaned and free of lanolin, the wool was carded by hand to un- tangle the wool fibres and align them in one direction to make it easier to spin into yarn. Today, commercial wool production, including the carding process, is done with large rotating ma- chines, but true artisans still handcard their wool before spinning it into yarn.
*A challenging game of checkers was interrupted by the pho- tographer while Reece, left, and his sister, Harlow, were playing. They probably didn’t realize the game they were playing dates back to the 12th Century, and some historians believe the earli- est form of the game dates back to around 3,000 B.C.
*Homemade snow globes were among the crafts visiting fam- ilies could make. While visiting from Wallaceburg, Claire wasn’t sure about what colour of glitter to use in her snow globe, while brother Cameron tried shaking his to see if it worked.
Fun fact: The first version of what we call a “snow globe” came about when an Austrian inventor of surgical instru- ments was attempting to develop a brighter surgical lamp.
Kari Boone photos
Moore Museum seeks volunteers for the Advisory Committee and the Tuesday Group
The museum is also looking for anyone who would be interested in joining the Advisory Committee. We meet at the museum once a month (with a few exceptions), at 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday. We discuss all matters concerning the museum, including upcoming events, maintenance needs, the ac- cepting of large donations/artifacts, etc.. Anyone with an interest in the Museum or local history would be welcome to join!
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The Moore Museum is currently looking for volunteers who may enjoy being part of the Tuesday Group on Tuesday mornings. The group comes to do general maintenance around the grounds, such as painting or building shelving or display mounts, etc. and they enjoy the camaraderie of working to- gether. They usually stay until early afternoon.
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The recreational facilities in St. Clair Township got a good workout when the Optimist Clubs of Moore and Brigden helped township families celebrate Family Day on February 19. Here are some photo memories of the happy occasion.
Above: The Brigden Optimist club hosted a chocolatey fun event on
Family Day. Over one hundred peo-
ple came out to yell Bingo at the Chocolate Bar Bingo. Not only did they have
fun but the prizes were sweet!
Hundreds of kids and kids- at-heart enjoyed a free skate and swim thanks to the Op- timist Club of Moore.
They laced up and suited up for an afternoon of fun at
the Mooretown Sports Complex.
Huge thanks to the
Brigden and
Moore
Optimists for the use of
these photos.
Doreen and Rachael Woods enjoy Family Day with Smooch and Coco.
A drive down the St. Clair Parkway on Family Day was a pleasant way to spend the afternoon, although there were very few families out enjoying the sunshine.
Signs of life were scarce; a few people were fishing and a bald eagle was playing “find the fishies” off-shore near Sombra.
*I later found out a lot of families were at the Moore Sports Complex or in Brigden playing Choco- late Bar Bingo! See page 12.
I finally found some outdoor action in Port Lambton when a happy pair of inline skaters, Aaron Maran and Emily Anthony, right, came into view. They admitted to being relatively new to the sport although they made it look easy as they scooted away home.
Next came Doreen Woods, above, with her mini schnauzer, Smooch, and Doreen’s daughter, Rachel Woods with her boxer, Co- co. As a life-long dog lover, I interrupted their walk while we exchanged cute dog sto- ries.
And rounding out my search for family outings, I came upon a flotilla of Canada geese being led by four brave bransa cana- densis surfing on a floating log. It might not have been a family outing, but it was close enough for me.
~Bonnie Stevenson
Aaron and Emily glide easily along the St. Clair River Trail in Port Lambton.
Feathered flotilla
Above: Moore Museum volunteer Lyle Gander waits for fellow volunteer Joe Doherty to bring a tool required to do a repair on the maintenance car that stands outside the railway station. Kari Boone photo
The Moore Museum site in Mooretown boasts a number of beautifully restored Victorian Era build- ings rescued from demolition by heritage-minded people. One of the old beauties that is currently being restored is the railway station, originally built in 1893 at the corner of Napolean and Poult- ney Streets in Mooretown to accommodate the pas- sengers and freight that traveled on the Chesa- peake and Ohio (C & O) RR.
As the motor car gained popularity, passenger service declined and the station finally closed. It was relocated to the St .Clair Parkway and rented out as a house, but the building was donated to the Moore Museum when its owners decided to build a new home on the site. In 1988, a crew of museum volunteers undertook the task of relocating the building to the museum site.
Although it has been open to visitors in the past, the restoration will bring new life to the station. Authentic artifacts and vintage fittings will bring back the days of carefree rail travel with items like the morse code keyer, once used to communicate between one station and another, and a stand of rubber stamps used to validate tickets.
The rail line began life in 1886 as the Erie & Hu- ron Railroad, which made two daily round-trip runs between Chatham and Sarnia. It was later operated in succession by the Lake Erie & Huron RR, then the Pere Marquette RR, before becoming the C & O.
Museum site offers more railway memories
Continuing the railway theme, a restored CN rail- way caboose stands near the old railway station giving visitors a real life look at the conductors ’ quarters.
The Moore Museum is a wonderful place for those who relish the days when railways offered the best option for travel and the transportation of goods and mail.
Enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy a visit to the Train Room, where several different gauges of working model railway setups can be viewed. The museum’s avid model railway experts continue to develop landscapes and scenarios that celebrate the days when the power of the locomotive fueled the growth of St. Clair Township.
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Brigden Low Impact: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 am (@ Brigden Fair Grounds, 2976 Brigden Rd, Brigden)
Mooretown Low Impact: Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. (@ Mooretown Sports Complex, 1166 Emily St.)
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.)
In Person Programs
Anger Management: Identify your anger triggers, patterns, and practice positive & effective anger management skills. Starts March 7 to April 18 at 6
p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (@ West Lambton CHC). To regis- ter, call 519-344-3017, ext. 237 or email revera- ert@nlchc.com .
Coffee Time Social Drop-in: Join us for coffee and conversation, free of charge! Anyone is welcome to attend! To register, call 519-344-3017, ext. 237 or email reveraert@nlchc.com
*Brigden: Thursdays at 10:45 a.m. (@ Brigden Unit- ed Church—2420 Jane Street, Brigden). We will be meeting in the lower hall. The church has an eleva- tor, so is accessible for all. **NEW LOCATION
Cooking Buddies: Children’s cooking classes for ages between 6-12 years old. The class will focus on learning to read recipe cards, measure ingredients, try new foods, and to have fun! Classes will run monthly. CLASSES ARE FULL AT THIS TIME! Loca-
tions: March 6 @ 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Corunna- St.Joseph’s Church, 346 Beresford St) and March 25th 6-7:30pm (Brigden—2435 Courtright Line. Brigden).
Drum Fit: Drum Fit’s Music, Motion & Memory Pro- gram encourages participants to socialize and move together for brain and body health. Starts March 7 to April 25 every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (@ Oakdale YMCA—60 Oakdale Ave., Sarnia). To register, please call 519-344-3017 ext. 237 or email reveraert@nlchc.com
Garden Fresh Box: The Garden-Fresh Box is an inex-
pensive monthly food buying program for anyone
who wants fresh vegetables and fruit all year round. For info, call 519-344-3017 ext. 237 or email revera- ert@nlchc.com Orders are accepted in person with payment. Cash ONLY
Eating Well with Diabetes/Understanding the Ad- dressing the Misconceptions of Type 2 Diabetes: Join us for monthly health sessions at various loca- tions in Lambton– County. This month’s topic is Heart Health. Register through your local library to sign up. Locations: March 12 @ 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. (Watford– 5317 Nauvoo Rd. Watford), March 26 @ 1
p.m. to 2 p.m. (Thedford– 16 Aleen St. Thedford). March 28 @ 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Alvinston—3251 River St. Alvinston).
Low Impact Exercise: Low impact exercises per-
formed using body weight and resistance bands. All abilities welcome. To register, call 519-344-3017 ext. 237 or email reveraert@nlchc.com
Meditation: Monday’s from 10a.m. to 11 a.m. (@ West Lambton CHC) Increase self-esteem, improve concentration, lower blood pressure, reduce stress & anxiety, emotional balance. To register, call 519-344
-3017 ext. 237 or email reveraert@nlchc.com
Virtual Programs
Body & Mind Inspired Class: March 26 (Zoom) @ 12 noon to 1 p.m. This BMI group is a health and well- ness support group that is led by 2 registered Dieti- tians focusing on nutrition. This program is offered bi-monthly. This month’s focus is on Healthy Eating on a Budget. To register, call 519-786-4545 ext. 302 or email bvanbree@nlchc.com
Eat Well, Live Healthy Wellness Workshop: Virtual discussion with our Registered Dietitian to discuss healthy eating, nutrition tools, resources and more! For more information about dates/time and to regis- ter, call 519-786- 4545 ext. 307.
Feeding Your Infant Class: March 20 @ 1:30 to 3
p.m. Learn about up-to-date guidelines, how to pro- gress texture modifications, baby led weaning, healthy meal, snack ideas and much more! To regis- ter, email EarlyON@nlchildcare.ca
Heart Healthy Living: Virtual discussion with our
Registered Dietitian to discuss about types of choles- terol, heart smart diet and healthy heart lifestyle habits. For more information about dates/time and to register, call 519-786- 4545 ext. 307.
Managing Conflict: March 18 @ 2:30 p.m. Join us to learn effective communication. Courageous conver- sations start with you! To register, call 519-344-3017 ext. 277 or email mhyatt@nlchc.com
Shibashi/Sit or Stand Combo: Fridays @ 10:15 a.m. for a 75-minute class. A combination of movements used in Shibashi and Sit or Stand classes. Shibashi is— Tai chi/qigong is a practice of aligning breath and movement for exercise and health. Shibashi consists of 18 simple steps. It is easy to learn and perfect for beginners. Sit or Stand is performed with the options of either standing or seated in a chair. Resistance bands are used. All exercise abilities are welcome.
To register, call 519-344-3017 ext. 237 or email re- veraert@nlchc.com
Sit or Stand: Tuesdays @ 10:15 a.m. for a 60- minute class. This exercise is performed with the option of either standing or seated in a chair. Re- sistance bands are used. All exercise abilities are welcome. To register, call 519-344-3017 ext. 237 or email reveraert@nlchc.com
Virtual Yoga Fusion: March 6—April 10 for 6 weeks (Zoom) @ 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Yoga Fitness Fusion com- bines yoga postures, breath work and fitness repetitions to tone and strengthen the body. We calm the nervous system through breath and intention while focusing on
connection to the earth and elements. Feel nourished,
connected, and renewed in this gentle practice. To regis- ter and receive the Zoom link, call 519-344-3017, ext. 237 or email reveraert@nlchc.com
Sacred Heart food bank helps community thrive
The Sacred Heart Food Bank continues to aid the com- munity address food insecurity all year long. Nourishing food items and daily supplies like personal hygiene items, baby needs, and household cleaning supplies, as well as grocery store gift cards and monetary donations, are always gratefully accepted. Food bank shelves need to be replenished on a regular basis.
St. Andrew’s food bank continues
to help those in need
The food bank at St. Andrew’s Church on Colborne Street in Corunna is open every Wednesday evening from 6
p.m. to 7 p.m. and every Thursday morning from 9 a.m. to noon. The food bank serves those in need, offering a variety of food products to help people eat healthily, including dairy products, bread, and meat, as well as daily requirements like household cleaning supplies, hygiene products, and baby needs. The fresh food supplied at the food bank costs approx- imately $75 per week to purchase. Anyone wishing to make a financial donation to the food bank can do so through Food Bank, C/O St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 437 Colborne Drive, Corunna, Ontario, N0N 1G0. Gift cards to Foodland and No Frills are also welcome.
St. Joseph-St. Charles Catholic Church Community to participate in food program
The St. Joseph-St. Charles’ Catholic Community in Co- runna, along with the Catholic churches in Petrolia, Forest, and Watford, has worked collaboratively with the Boys and Girls Club of Sarnia-Lambton to extend Project Backpack, a food assistance program, into Lambton County. The pro- gram provides a bag of nutritious food that can be easily dis- tributed to people ages 14-24 who are in need of a healthy meal. Each bag also contains hygiene items and helpful in- formation from community partners. People who qualify for this program can find these bags at the St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish office at 346 Beresford Street in Corunna dur- ing regular office hours (Monday from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.). Program organizers say the program will continue into the fall and they hope to continue it as long as there is a need for it.
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 weekly card games. Euchre is played on Wednes- days at 1 p.m., and Pepper is played on Fridays at 7 p.m. The cost per game is $3 per person.
Weekly St. Clair Township libraries 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, 10a.m. to 2 p.m.; Wednesday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
*Wilkesport (519-864-4000):
Tuesday, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Thursday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Get your copy of the ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP BEACON at your local library!
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M O R E A R O U N D T H E T O W N S H I P
Literacy Lambton Baby Bookworms project continues
The Baby Bookworms project will continue through 2024. Every new baby born at Bluewater Health (1,100-1,200annually in Lambton County) is greeted with a literacy welcome. Waiting in each crib is a handmade tote with new books, 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten keepsake log encouraging new parents to read right from birth and track books read, and connections to programs and services every new parents needs to know.
Are you a sewist or belong to a guild or sewing circle? Want to be part of the Baby Bookworms project? Consider joining the Literacy Lambton Sewing Army infantry unit and sew totes to welcome these new babies. For more information contact Tracy at:
info@literacylambton.org
can also be purchased in larger quantities. Your tickets will be emailed to you. The winning ticket will be drawn on Thanksgiving Monday.
Don’t delay – limited tickets available.
Wilkesport Community Centre Annual Meeting
The Wilkesport Community Centre Annual Meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 17.
51st Moore Skating Club Ice Show
The 51st Moore Skate Club Ice Show with glide onto the Moore Sports Complex rink on Saturday, April 6 with two shows, a 1 p.m. matinee and a 6
p.m. evening performance. The shows will high- light club skaters from age 3 to 50 in individual productions based on the theme, A Night At The Movies.
Tickets will be available at the door the day of the shows and will be available for pre-purchase after March 3 at LaPier’s Flowers on Lyndoch Street in Corunna. Don’t miss this annual enter- tainment treat on ice!
Open House
You don’t have to be an angler to enjoy a trip to the Bluewater Anglers’ Hatchery Open House. On Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17 from 10
a.m. to 3 p.m., the public is invited to discover the place where future generations of fish are bred to stock our local waters. The hatchery is located in Point Edward under the bridges.
Moore Optimist Easter In The Park
An Easter tradition in Corun- na returns for another year.
Hop on down to the Corunna Athletic Park on Sunday, March 24 between Noon & 2 p.m. and join the Moore Optimist Club for Easter in the Park.
A traditional egg hunt, games, prizes, barbecue and surprises await. The egg hunt will feature times for each age
group, so for eggzact details, see the Optimist Club of Moore Facebook page or web-
site: mooreoptimist.com
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Lambton Elderly Outreach (LEO) offers seniors Diner’s Club offered
SOMBRA: On Tuesday, March 12, Lambton Elderly Outreach (LEO) Diner’s Club will host a monthly light lunch and entertainment by United Way from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at a cost of $12 per person at the Sombra Museum Cultural Centre.
CORUNNA: On Wednesday, March 20, the Diner’s Club offers a monthly hot meal and entertainment from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for $17 at Wellings. Entertainment by Don’t Get Scammed-OPP. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND. To register for lunch or for more information, con- tact Della at 519-845-1353, ext. 301 or email: dcroxford@lambtonelderlyoutreach.org
Moore Presbyterian Charge Easter welcomes you
You’re always welcome to join the congregation of the
Moore Presbyterian Charge for worship each Sunday. At St. Andrew’s Church in Mooretown, 94 St. James Street, the service begins at 9:30 a.m. At Knox Moore, 1354 Rokeby Line, the service begins at 11 a.m.
EASTER SERVICES
March 24 at 10 a.m., join Rev. Tom
Rogers for the Palm Sunday service at Knox
Moore
*Mother’s Day Brunch is slated for Sunday, May 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Brigden Fair- grounds Exhibition Hall. NO reservations are re- quired. Admission is $17 for adults, $10 for children 6-10, and free for children 5 and under. NO reserva- tions are required.
Please watch the Brigden Fair Facebook page and Website for additional events that are being planned as well as details on the above items.
Need volunteer hours?
Students in need of volunteer hours are invited to collect them by helping with fundraising events or banquets.
For more about this volunteer hours opportunity,
March 29 at 11a.m., join Rev. Blair Corco- ran for the Good Friday service at Knox Moore, 1354 Rokeby Line.
contact :
info@brigdenfair.ca OR michelle.evanitski@brigdenfair.ca
March 31 at 9:30 a.m., join Rev. Blair Cor- coran for the Easter Sunday service at St. Andrew’s, Moore- town.
March 31 at 11 a.m. join Rev. Blair Corcoran for East- er Sunday service at Knox Moore, 1354 Rokeby Line.
Moore Agricultural Society Events
*St. Patrick’s Day Jamboree – Everyone can be a little bit Irish on Sunday, March 10. Doors open at noon with music beginning at 1 p.m. Come out and enjoy the fun as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day a bit early. Cash Bar. Scalloped potato and ham supper tickets available at the door for $15 per person. 50/50 draw with pro- ceeds to Youth Programming in the Community. Music and dancing. If you are a musician, please join in. Doors open at noon.
*Annual Beef Dinner is back on Sunday, March 24. See poster lower right of page.
*Easter Sunday Brunch is slated for Sunday, March 31 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Brigden Fairgrounds Ex- hibition Hall. Admission is $17 for adults, $10 for chil- dren 6-10, and free for children 5 and under. NO reser- vations are required.
*Spring Country Jamboree will be held on Sunday April 14 at the Brigden Fair Exhibition Hall. Come dance the afternoon away. Doors open at noon with music starting at 1 p.m. Cash Bar. Dinner at 5 p.m. Scalloped potato and ham supper tickets will be available at the door for
$15 per person. 50/50 draw with proceeds to youth pro- gramming in the community. Musicians are welcome.
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. A Home- craft sponsorship can cost as little as $25 and livestock sponsorship is higher. Let’s discuss opportunities for you and/or your company to become a class sponsor at the fair. Please call for details to discover all of the possible cate- gories from which you can choose. Call at 519- 864-1197 to discuss opportunities or email:
info@brigdenfair.ca or
michelle.evanitski@brigdenfair.ca
Quilt for 2024 quilt available
Tickets will be available for the Brigden Fair Homecraft Division Annual Quilt Raffle from any Homecraft member (in person), at events such as the Downriver Craft Show at Moore Museum this autumn, at the Brigden Fair office, or Always Quilting in Brigden. They can also be purchased by
e-transfer: quiltraffle@brigdenfair.ca
Let us know how many tickets you want to pur-
chase, including names and contact information
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519-862-1240
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Membership is NOT necessary to enjoy the facilities.
Our hall is wheelchair accessible
ALL ARE WELCOME
Monday, March 4, 11, 18, 25 – Pepper at1p.m.
Tuesday, March 5, 12, 19, 26 -Sew Crazy Girls
at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, March 13, 20, 27 Yoga – Chair at 6:30 p.m.; Stretch and Restore at 7:30 p.m. Please be there 15 minutes before each ses- sion, bring a mat if you have one.
Thursday, March 7, 14, 21, 28 – Crib at 1p.m.
Friday, March 1, 8, 15, 22 – Bridge at 1p.m.
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SUBMISSIONS is
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Early submissions are welcome
Sunday, March 3 – Hank Stothers Crib Tournament Registration from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; Play at 1 p.m.
Thursday, March 7 – A Royal Affair Bridal Show,
presented by LaPier’s Flowers & Gifts at 6 p.m.
Thursday, March 21 – Ham Bingo at 7p.m.
Friday, March 8, 22 – Friday Night Fun Meat Darts at 7p.m. Saturday, March 16 Mel Wilkinson Mixed Dart Tournament
at 11a.m.
Saturday, March 23 Fish Fry with Entertainment
by Celtic Offspring at 6 p.m.
Tel: (519) 862-1240
FB: Royal Canadian Legion, Leslie Sutherland Br 447 Hall is wheelchair accessible.
FB: The Royal Canadian Legion Leslie Sutherland
Br.447
More information on the above events is available
by calling (519) 862-1240
or on Facebook: The Royal Canadian Legion, Leslie Sutherland Br.447
NO pool nights scheduled.
Saturday, March 22 – Progressive Euchre Starts at 7 p.m.
– Legion opens at 6 p.m.
Saturday, March 9 – Meat Raffle Starts at 4:30 p.m.
-Legion opens at 4 p.m.
Friday, March 15 – Trivia Starts at 7 p.m.
– Legion opens at 6 p.m.
Saturday, March 16 – St. Patrick’s Day KARAOKE –
Open at 6 p.m. Starts at 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 23 – Meat Raffle at 4:30 p.m.
– Legion opens at 4 p.m.
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PRINTED BEACON now available at all St. Clair Township library branches, Thompson Gardens, and at the St. Clair Township Civic Centre at front door.