James R. Wallen I grew up on the north side of George Street a few doors down from East Street. Our house backed onto the Sarnia Central High School field, a stone’s throw from both Hanna Memorial and Central. It was the proximity to both schools that encouraged my tendency to put off departures to… Read more »
Why can makers sell such loud vehicles? Sir: Regarding the May 5 article, “Woman seeks action on loud modified cars, trucks. I want to say I believe the people who are responsible for overly loud vehicles and motorcycles are the manufacturers themselves, and the government ministry responsible for allowing their sale and use. I don’t… Read more »
Marg Johnson Children do better when allowed to experience the full range of life’s experiences, not just ones that make them happy. Which is why I will never understand the Ontario Education Ministry’s “move the kid along” policy. Originally, the goal of our schools was to teach children the skills needed to prepare them for… Read more »
Phil Egan It is a victim of our times. Aging congregations, declining church attendance and, most recently, fears of gathering during a global pandemic have combined to shutter churches across the region. St. Paul’s United Church at the corner of Emma and Devine streets will join that list on Sunday, June 26. A parish that… Read more »
Bob Boulton I never actually knew which house was Lorne’s. We both lived on Wellington Street, but in two different worlds. Nor do I recall ever seeing him inside a store, at school, or any building for that matter. Only riding his bike – a sturdy old rattling thing with wide handlebars – or standing… Read more »
Phil Egan A recent story idea from a reader about the old Sarnia Street Railway (Sarnia’s streetcars had their own police. Who knew? (April 7) reminded me of another day in Sarnia’s past that affected the whole town, including its streetcars. It was a fire that left the town in the dark for a month…. Read more »
Norma West Linder When I was thirty something, I thought it might be fun to take a break from writing and try my hand at acting in Little Theatre. I was right. It was fun. I made many friends in what was then called The Sarnia Drama League. Sadly, most of those people have since… Read more »
There’s a reason we celebrate Mother’s Day Sir: Mothers are there to wipe away the tears, to hug you when you need it and kiss that boo-boo away. My mother did that and more. When I was nine years old I became very sick and spent months in bed. Every afternoon she would make a… Read more »
Phil Egan The 25-year-old Princess of Wales was visiting Kenya on February 6, 1952 when the news arrived about her father, the wartime monarch George VI. Word spread quickly across the United Kingdom and its colonies and dominions: The King is dead. God Save the Queen! Seventy years have passed since Queen Elizabeth acceded to… Read more »
Marilyn Gladu The first of the Ukraine immigrants fleeing their country due to the war have begun to arrive in our community. There are many organizations involved in helping out, and the information and situation is changing almost daily. Hopefully this article will contain some information for the many generous individuals in Sarnia-Lambton who are… Read more »
