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VICTORIA PLAYHOUSE PETROLIA RECIPIENT OF GENEROUS DONATION FROM PETROLIA RESIDENT JOYCE HAMILTON

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VICTORIA PLAYHOUSE PETROLIA RECIPIENT OF GENEROUS DONATION FROM PETROLIA RESIDENT JOYCE HAMILTON

Petrolia, ON –  Today, the Victoria Playhouse Petrolia was a humbled and grateful recipient of $10,875.00 from Joyce Hamilton, a long-time Petrolia resident and patrons of the arts.

During a cheque presentation at Victoria Hall this morning, Mrs. Hamilton was joined by Mike Barron, Executive Director of the Sarnia Community Foundation and Petrolia Community Fund Administrator, Ginny Newman, a Board Member for the Sarnia Community Foundation, Town of Petrolia Chief Administrative Officer/Treasurer Rick Charlebois, and Co-Artistic Director for the Victoria Playhouse, David Hogan.

Mrs. Hamilton talked about the wonderful life she has enjoyed in Petrolia and added “…this theatre is a very important place to me.  I remember the Lion’s Frolics in the parking area, and dancing in the ballroom upstairs as a teen.” She added that she is “…so glad we have the theatre in town, and that she already has her tickets for next year.”

Barron said, “it is an honor to take part in Mrs. Hamilton’s fund direction to the Victoria Playhouse; hearing about her passion for the Victoria Playhouse and the Town of Petrolia is inspiring!”

Director of Marketing Arts and Communications, Laurissa Ellsworth thanked Mrs. Hamilton for her kindness, and for her “…vision for the future of the theatre and for the town that she loves so very much.”

Co-Artistic Director David Hogan,  touched by Mrs. Hamilton’s generosity said, “knowing part of Mrs. Hamilton’s life has been so impacted by the arts and the VPP is extraordinary.  It is with gratitude and love that we accept this generous gift.”

The Sarnia Community Foundation hosts a Fund, called the Petrolia Community Fund where financial gifts can be shared with Petrolia in either a specific way, or in a non-specific way to better the community.  These financial gifts are provided to various organizations throughout the year, and through a micro-grant program each winter. For those interested in learning more about the Fund, or how you can support Petrolia please visit https://sarniacommunityfoundation.ca/kinds-of-funds/ .

The Victoria Playhouse Petrolia’s 2023 Season – So Much to Celebrate! was announced last week.  Jesse’s Country Jubilee, featuring VPP favourite Jesse Grandmont,  will run May 2-21, followed by an original Canadian musical, Where the Heart is, on stage June 6-25.  We pay tribute to the VPP’s golden jubilee with Yesterday Once More: 1973, running from July 4-23 and renowned Canadian playwright Norm Foster’s Jonas and Barry in the Home will run from August 8-27.    Following 2018’s sold out run, Mark Payne brings his east coast flair back to the VPP stage for Mark Payne’s Kitchen Party Leftovers, on stage from September 5-24, and the season concludes with a spectacular production of Lerner and Loewe’s Camelot, running from October 10-29.  Further casting announcements will be made at a later time.

Starbright Christmas 2023 will run November 24-December 10 and The VPP Holiday Jamboree will run December 15-17. These performances go on sale January 10, 2023. 

VIP to the VPP members, Group Tickets and Subscriptions are now on sale.  Single seats go on sale Monday, December 12.  To purchase tickets, visit www.thevpp.ca or call the Box Office at 1-800-717-7694. Performances run Tuesday through Sunday with both matinee and evening options available. 

Left to Right: Ginny Newman, Mike Barron, Joyce Hamilton, David Hogan & Rick Charlebois

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2022 Memorial Tree Dedication

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We gathered this morning at Fairbank Park (on Englehart Drive) to dedicate the memorial trees for 2022.We thank Rev. Carol Ferguson from St. Paul’s United Church for providing the dedication service, and appreciate Mandi Pearson, Clerk/Operations Clerk, Cemetery Manager, Dave Menzies, Director of Facilities and Community Services, and Dan Vasey and staff for planting the trees.In memory of: Kenneth “Tom” Hyatt, Harold Churchill, George Hagan, Brian Shoesmith, Walter Core, Bruce & Vernell Binkle, Neil Joseph Soltys, Wendy Middleton, Eric Mosher, Maxine Fiddick & Maurice McAuslan

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2018-22 Petrolia Council final meeting and the inaugural meeting of the 2022-26 Petrolia Council

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This evening was the final meeting of the 2018-22 Petrolia Council and the inaugural meeting of the 2022-26 Petrolia Council was sworn in. Technology did not work with us this evening, so there is no recording of the sessions.
Our sincere thanks to outgoing members Wade Deighton, Grant Purdy, Marty Souch and Don Welten. Gifts to each of the outgoing Councillors – a framed photo of Victoria Hall with a service plaque – were presented. Sam Welten, was present on behalf of his father Don to accept the recognition.
This evening, Piper Tom Rankin piped in the new Councillors, and Town Crier Les Whiting cried a cheer of all the very best wishes, and Pastor Tim Brown spoke about the pink tray, a treat tray that he brought to symbolize peace and community among Council as they face tough decisions throughout the term, he then provided a blessing.

We welcome the 2022-26 Petrolia Council – Mayor R. Brad Loosley, Councillor Bill Clark, Councillor Chad Hyatt, Councillor Joel Field, Councillor Ross O’Hara, Councillor Debb Pitel, and Councillor Liz Welsh.

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PETROLIA SET TO WELCOME SANTA CLAUS TO TOWN WITH CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK, A PARADE, AND A CHANCE TO MEET THE JOLLY ELF HIMSELF AT THE PETROLIA YMCA!

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“It’s about to look a lot like Christmas in Petrolia, and I can’t wait!  It’s almost time for us to celebrate the season as a community! On behalf of Council, I could not be more grateful to everyone that makes these events so magical!” Said Mayor R. Brad Loosley.

Christmas in the Park will take place in Victoria Park, Petrolia on Friday, December 2, 2022.  We are excited to welcome our Service Clubs, as they all prepare for the return of the famous (and friendly!) chili cookoff!  Families are invited to the park for chili and more starting at 6:00 p.m. 

The Lambton Central Petrolia Optimist Club Angel Tree names, and the Angel Tree will be visible in the park.  New Life Assembly is bringing a photo booth, Margaret Stokes IODE will return with their delicious hot chocolate and treats, and the family wagon rides are back! 

At 6:00 p.m. Mayor R. Brad Loosley will have the important job of lighting up the Park and kicking off Christmas in Petrolia!  We are pleased to welcome the New Life Assembly Band back to put us all in the Christmas spirit.

The Rotary Club of Petrolia is excited to share some new decorations that they have purchased and donated to the Town of Petrolia, and Rotarian, Mark Braet said, “… Although you must wait to see them, we could not be happier to share these gifts with our community.  We love seeing families gather for this event each year, so we wanted to add something to the celebration!”

“There is not a single event that we look forward to more than this one.  The Community Services Advisory Committee members work very hard to make this a family-friendly, event full of magic for children, and full of memories of more than 30 years of this celebration for adults. We are grateful to the service clubs and organizations that participate each year, and we are so happy to host the return of the chili cookoff – we’ve really missed it!” Said Dave Menzies, Director of Facilities and Community Services.

Saturday, December 3, will mark Petrolia’s second Outdoor Christmas Market, taking place at the Petrolia Farmers’ Market site from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with a variety of vendors and light refreshments available for purchase. 

“Last year, when we added the Outdoor Christmas Market to the events for the weekend, we had no idea it would completely change the feel of the downtown the way it did.  The atmosphere was compared to the “inside of a Christmas snow globe” and to “a Hallmark movie”, and we had many visitors asking if we’d heard of Stars Hollow. The Market, in conjunction with “Shop Like Santa”, and having carolers downtown, made Petrolia the most magical place to be with streets lined with people, and the Market bursting with visitors.  We look forward to another successful Market as once again, we have sold out all vendor stalls and have a waiting list!”  Said Thera Wagner, organizer, and Marketing and Special Events Associate.

“Shop Like Santa”, takes place all day Saturday, December 3. Downtown Petrolia welcomes shoppers to participate in a Christmas-themed shopping event and a chance to win Petrolia Bucks!  Visit any participating Petrolia Merchant to take part, or watch Petrolia – Shop, Dine, Discover! on Facebook for details.

Petrolia will be transformed to a lively Christmas town all day on Saturday December 3, 2022, as The Sisters of Choice gather on the steps of St. Paul’s United Church and carolers from the Petrolia Community Theatre roam Petrolia’s downtown sharing in the festive spirit!

Denise Thibeault, Petrolia Business Association Chairperson said, “The “Shop Petrolia” message will be on full display in Petrolia on Saturday, we encourage everyone to visit our merchants, do some shopping, stay for a meal, stop for a coffee, and enjoy finding something unique and special for someone on your Christmas list.”

Santa Claus is coming to town!  The Community Services Advisory Committee and events team remind families that Petrolia’s “Christmas Under the Sea” Parade will take place on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. through downtown Petrolia.

Details of the parade route include a departure from L.C.C.V.I. high school, West on Dufferin Avenue, North on Maude Street, East on Petrolia Line to Oil Street.

The Lambton Central Petrolia Optimist Club along with the Petrolia Camera Club have confirmed that Santa Claus will be making an appearance at The Petrolia YMCA immediately following the Santa Claus Parade.  Families are welcome to attend for a free photo with Santa himself, and for some treats and crafts too.  The Petrolia YMCA has some fun planned for families to enjoy while visiting also.

If you are wondering how Santa Claus will get your Christmas Letters and Wish Lists this year, he has advised the Town Hall that he will be responding to e-mails and letters.  He has asked that e-mails be sent to letterstosanta@petrolia.ca and he will reply.  Alternatively, Letters to Santa can be dropped off in the special mailbox at the Santa at Petrolia YMCA event.

Should you go:

Friday, December 2, 2022

6:00 p.m. – Victoria Park – Service Club Chili Cookoff, Lambton Central Petrolia Optimist Angel Tree, IODE sweets and hot chocolate, New Life Assembly Photo Booth and Christmas music in the park provided by the New Life Assembly Band

6:00 p.m. – Victoria Park – Lighting of the Lights

6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Wagon Rides

Saturday, December 3, 2022

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – 396 Fletcher Street, Behind the Library – Petrolia’s Outdoor Christmas Market

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.* – Downtown Petrolia – “Shop Like Santa” Christmas Shopping Event (hours vary based on each business)

2:00 p.m. – Downtown Petrolia – Santa Claus Parade “Christmas Under the Sea”

Following the Parade – Petrolia YMCA – Lambton Central Petrolia Optimist Club hosts “Santa at The Petrolia YMCA”

E-mails and letters to Santa will be accepted until December 15, 2022, and all letters with an e-mail address or return address will receive replies.

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Remembrance Day Closure

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Please be advised that the Petrolia Municipal Office will be closed on Friday, November 11, 2022 in observation of Remembrance Day.

Waste collection remains on schedule. Regular Hours resume on Monday, November 14, 2022.

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Shell Canada Plants More Than 200 Trees in New Petrolia Trail System

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Shell Canada Plants More Than 200 Trees in New Petrolia Trail System

A volunteer committee has been working with the Town of Petrolia to develop walkable trails with points of interest for users of all abilities since 2020. Recently, trail signs have been added that offer route information and distances along with some basic information for using the trails safely and respectfully. Just yesterday, the Margaret Stokes Chapter of the I.O.D.E. dedicated the Jubilee Trail in honour of former monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, in acknowledgement of her Platinum Jubilee.

Recently, two teams from Shell Canada (Corunna site) donated, and planted more than 200 trees along the trail system in Bridgeview Park with assistance from the Trails Committee, led by volunteer and trail enthusiast Terry Syer, and with help from the Parks Staff at the Town of Petrolia.

“…We are tremendously grateful for this donation toward our trails and very much appreciate the teams from Shell Canada for assisting with the planting of the new trees. While we were clearing the nature areas for the trails, we identified some areas that could benefit from more trees and Olwen Gover and her team were quick to provide their support.”  Said Dave Menzies, Director of Facilities and Community Services.

Shell Canada is celebrating 70 years in Corunna, ON, and as part of that celebration they are completing ‘random acts of kindness’.  The Town of Petrolia extends our gratitude for their generous donation and for their assistance in planting the trees and wishes them a very happy 70th anniversary!

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MARGARET STOKES IODE DEDICATES TRAIL IN PETROLIA

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The Town of Petrolia trails system has been subject to a lot of work to re-establish nature trails through Bridgeview Park area over the past couple of years. A volunteer committee has been working with the Town of Petrolia to develop walkable trails with points of interest for users of all abilities since 2020. Recently, trail signs have been added that offer route information and distances along with some basic information for using the trails safely and respectfully.

The Margaret Stokes Chapter of the I.O.D.E. dedicated a trail this afternoon in honour of former monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, in acknowledgement of her Platinum Jubilee.  The group of community volunteers applied for a Platinum Jubilee Grant from Canada Heritage and for a grant from the Waste Management Green Leader Program.  Both applications were successful and led to the development of “The Jubilee Trail” at the Northeast area of Bridgeview Park.  The trail comes with signs celebrating their partners in the project, and with benches for those to stop and rest awhile, and with a tree planted in honour of the memory of the former monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.

Although there was some rainfall at the dedication, it did not dampen the spirits of those who came to celebrate the ribbon cutting.  Representatives including the President of Ontario I.O.D.E., Margaret Stokes I.O.D.E. members, Warden Kevin Marriott, Mayor R. Brad Loosley, Trail Committee Chairperson, Terry Syer, and Director of Community Services, Dave Menzies spoke about the trails and shared their gratitude for the efforts and support of the trails project.

Margaret Stokes I.O.D.E. President, Wendy Loosley said, “…We are pleased to be here with all of you to celebrate this new trail.  Our group of ladies has enjoyed working with the Trail Committee and the Town staff and would like to thank everyone for their help to make this happen.”   

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PETROLIA MAYOR CELEBRATES VOLUNTEERISM FOR 2020 and 2021

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PETROLIA MAYOR CELEBRATES VOLUNTEERISM FOR 2020 and 2021

Petrolia, ON- Mayor R. Brad Loosley was pleased to honour all Town volunteers tonight at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner.  Ninety-five people attended the event at the Petrolia Legion and were treated to dinner and an evening of celebration of their efforts for the Town.   The value for every one hundred volunteers is just over the equivalent of $370,000.00 in man hours. 

Service Club members, Town Committees, Victoria Playhouse Petrolia volunteers, and many other groups were recognized at the event.  The evening culminated with Mayor Loosley awarding the Volunteer of the Year Awards two four individuals and presented one special recognition.

The four main categories that have been traditionally used to cover as many of the volunteer categories as possible, with a criterion set for each one to assist the selection committee in making the final decision were abandoned for this event as 2020 and 2021 did not look the same as other years have for volunteerism in the Town of Petrolia.

Town of Petrolia – Volunteer of the Year 2020 – Community Partner – SUSAN LAKER

  • Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 216 
  • Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 216 Ladies Auxiliary
  • Member of the Lions Club of Petrolia
  • Instrumental in the planning of the combined service clubs Christmas for Everyone Luncheon
  • Fundraiser and organizer of Baconfest and car shows

Town of Petrolia – Volunteer of the Year 2020 – Community Service – PAUL GORDON

  • Member of the Community Services Advisory Committee
  • Town events set up, clean up and operations volunteer
  • Petrolia Farmers’ Market COVID-19 Volunteer
  • Strong advocate for youth involvement in their community
  • Organizes the Hull Bus Lines Shuttle stops each year for Canada Day, and gives his time to drive a bus for the event
  • Brings the Hull Bus Lines bus in the Canada Day Parade and to the Farmers’ Market to promote the Canada Day shuttles
  • Legacy Lappers volunteer
  • Lifelong supporter of LCDS

Town of Petrolia – Volunteer of the Year 2021 – Community Partner – ROGER MAILLOUX

Town of Petrolia – Volunteer of the Year 2021 – Community Service – ROSS ELLSWORTH

  • Member of the Petrolia Trails Committee
  • Member of the Community Services Advisory Committee
  • Key volunteer in the technical set up for events
  • The “do anything volunteer” for Town events, parades and more
  • Member of the Lambton Central Petrolia Optimist Club
  • Victoria Playhouse Petrolia volunteer, backstage, technical assistance as required, and front of house support
  • Films at Victoria Hall volunteer and committee member
  • Farmer’s Market COVID-19 Volunteer

Town of Petrolia – Volunteer of the Year 2020 – 2021 – Special Recognition – Special Operations Response Team (SORT)

Some background on SORT:

  • The volunteers of the Support Operations Response Team also known as SORT are trained in basic emergency management principles and firefighter rehabilitation skills.
  • Each year, they provide thousands of volunteer hours to support the Petrolia & North Enniskillen Fire Department and residents of the surrounding area.
  • SORT volunteers are prepared to respond to emergencies. They’re on the scene with firefighters, hazardous materials responders, and rescue personnel to ensure the health and safety of all fire department members and affected residents. This includes rehabilitating the frontline workers and decontaminating hazardous material.
  • They support the emergency management for the town of Petrolia. They provide input on the emergency response plan and establish and manage emergency shelters, educate the public about emergency management and more.

During the early stages of the pandemic, SORT volunteers stepped up to help the community:

  • They implemented a plan for the COVID drive-through assessment centre and supported mass vaccination clinics held at the local arena by providing monitoring and logistics support.
  • Each month, they meet to train and sharpen their skills to be in support to Petrolia and North Enniskillen Fire Department.

Mayor R. Brad Loosley couldn’t thank each volunteer enough and stated, “… it is my pleasure to recognize these volunteers for their exceptional service in the Town of Petrolia.  I would like to also, once again, express my gratitude for each of you, and the role that you play in making our town a well-known community, and for giving so freely of your time and expertise.  We thank you!”

                Each of the honourees was awarded a framed certificate from the mayor, and a glass award with the Town’s clock tower on the face, and bouquets of flowers.  

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Attachment:  Photo: From left to right:  Paul Gordon, Roger Mailloux, Ross Ellsworth, Susan Laker, Mayor R. Brad Loosley, four members of Support Operations Response Team (SORT)

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