One thin dime. That’s what the ladies of Queen Street Methodist Church charged local residents to have their names embroidered on the queen-sized quilt in 1897. The stunning result emerged recently from a cedar chest at the home of Sarnia’s Pat Clarke, who is turning over to the Sarnia Historical Society. “It’s time to share… Read more »
Bob Boulton Have you met Charlie the Cat? About 18 months ago Charlie tiptoed out of the woods from parts unknown and, with tail straight out, leapt through the doorway of the red barn at the Children’s Animal Farm in Canatara Park. Since that day, despite countless visitors leaving doors open countless times, he has… Read more »
Journal columnist the complete package Sir: Phil Egan’s articles and columns are always interesting to read. He was well represented in the Jan. 30 edition. His ‘Wax Man’ report was fascinating, and his column on Heather Reisman was spectacularly excellent. Engaging, warm, funny, all wrapped up together and tied with a bow. Bob Boulton… Read more »
Marg Johnson As a parent, I can honestly say I remember moments when I understood why some animals eat their young. They can, without much effort, drive you crazy. Case in point. My son, Bud, is a tactile person. That’s to say he wouldn’t wear anything on his body he didn’t first feel for softness…. Read more »
The story is little known today, largely forgotten, even in Sarnia. But speaking of the “Wanstead Wreck” a century ago would evoke the same chill as the words “Lac-Megantic” rail disaster do today. It happened at night, in a blistering blizzard, 33 kilometres east of Sarnia in the former hamlet of Wanstead, today regarded as… Read more »
A royal flush Sir: Concerning royalty, somebody once stated that there are only four recognized kings: the king of spades, hearts, clubs and diamonds. The rest are jokers. Ken Lockrey Sarnia Employment opportunity at Bruce nuclear generating station Sir: A recent job posting has come to my attention from AECON and the… Read more »
Is it just me, or has the practice of New Year’s resolutions fallen by the wayside? This year I haven’t heard a single person in my circle of friends and family say: “My New Year’s resolution was to … “Sign up at a health club and stick to it.” “Start doing volunteer work in town.”… Read more »
Steve Loxton & Mark Andrews For decades, Sarnia councils have neglected, ignored, or short-changed shoreline protection along one of our community’s most priceless public assets; the right-of-way on old Lakeshore Road in Bright’s Grove. Now, record high lake levels are teaching us expensive lessons about the high costs of neglect. Recently, new funding was finally… Read more »
“How did you score one of these?” the bookseller asked, obviously impressed. “He got it by spending a fortune at your Oakville store,” my wife blurted out in response. The clerk at the mall bookstore had glanced at the back of my Chapters card, to see if the discount card was still valid. It was,… Read more »
Randy Evans & Gary Shrumm Editor’s note: This is the second in a three-part series When the Sarnia Curling Club built St. Andrews Rink in 1892 its winter activities were restricted to curling and public skating. But two years later the club offered hockey enthusiasts ice time at the downtown facility, and it ushered in… Read more »
