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Thursday, November 9, 2017
Rain-soaked Remembrance in Petrolia
The Independent Page 9
The Remembrance Day wreath laying was plagued by constant rainfall and the occasional roll of thunder in Petrolia.
But that didn’t stop a devoted crowd of people who gathered beneath umbrellas and under the Victoria Park trees to remember and honour the men and women who had served the na on. Those who took part in the parade along Petrolia Line, from young cadets to community groups like the IODE to members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 216 Petrolia, marched to the sound of the Petrolia Legion pipes and drums in the undaunted spirit of the people they were about to honour. The Petrolia Legion pipe band created a circle under the huge evergreen to shelter their instruments while playing a solemn ta oo.
Bonnie Stevenson Photos
Petrolia Community Theatre
presents
on Stage at
VICTORIA HALL
411 GREENFIELD ST, PETROLIA Tickets: $30 adults, $25 students. Available at
519-882-1221, Toll free: 800-717-7694 Buy online at www.thevpp.ca
($5 fee for online orders)
More info at: www.petroliatheatre.com Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
NOV. 15TH, 16TH, 17TH, 18TH AT 7:30 PM
NOV. 18TH & 19TH AT 2:00 PM
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Charlotte’s Corner
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Dr. Winegard receives his u shot.
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Outstanding Emergency Department Recognition
The Emergency Department at Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital of Bluewater Health was recently recognized by the Ministry of Health and Long- term Care with an Outstanding Emergency Department Performance award. The timing of this award is great as we work with our community partners on a vision for the future of healthcare in Petrolia and Lambton County.