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Summer 2014
Lambton Outdoor Club
NEWSLETTER
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What’s Inside...
Happy Trails
to you!
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Sarnia, ON N7T 7J7
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Notes from the President
As president I’ve had the honour of
working on the executive with the
following three people : Tony
Arnold, Bill Clark, and Sue Carey
who will be resigning this year. We
thank them for their years of
service. Two of these positions
have been filled; Bill Knight:
Webmaster and Larry Suffield:
Membership. The position that still
needs to be filled is that of Social
Convenor. We are hoping those
members who expressed a desire
to be involved in our club will
consider volunteering for this
position.
Thanks to Tony Abbott for
organizing the annual clean up of
the Howard Watson trail in April
with members of the club. We also
want to thank the Social committee
for all their work organizing the
well-attended Spring Social.
Many activities have been planned
for the summer season. There will
be a Fun Day on Sunday, August
17th at the Beach Pavilion at
Canatara Park. Get out and enjoy!
Bob McGill
President
President
Bob McGill 542-6981
Vice President
Donna Boutillier 491-0691
AGM/Fall Fun Day
Sunday Sept 21st
Past President
Yahya Hematy 542-3217
Kinsmen Centre
Lakeshore Rd.
Sarnia, ON
Secretary
Kim Smith 862-1234
Special Presentation
by Susan Osso
“Hiking a Portion
of the Camino
de Santiago de Compostela”
Treasurer
Tony Abbott 542-6273
Newsletter Contributions
The LOC newsletter is published
four times a year and distributed
to members as well as other
clubs, organizations and some
commercial outfits. Contributions
are always welcome. The editor
reserves the right to make
changes.
This is your newsletter!
Submission Deadlines for
receipt of contributions from
members or committee heads
are:
Feb 1 * May 1 * Aug 1 * Nov 1
Printed newsletters are usually in
the mail within 3 weeks of the
deadline.
Please send ALL contributions to:
Editor
Chris Richmond
ANOTHER GREAT EVENING AT THE 2014 SPRING SOCIAL
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Lambton Outdoor Club - Summer 2014
[email protected]
OUR DEDICATED VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE MEMBERS!
ACTIVITY
Canoe/Kayaking
Cycling
CHAIR
MEMBERS
Brian Seabrook
542-2015
Jim Belair, Dave Butler, Hank DeJong,
John Elliott, Judy Mahoney, Fern Noel,
Stan Piskorowski
Margaret
Lovegrove
542-8905
Jack Beaton, Linda Chenier, Wally
Henne, John Lovegrove, Kathy
McCulloch, Susan Osso, Stan
Piskorowski, Pat Polley, John Timar,
John Ward Helpers: Kathy Ludanyi,
Bill Knight, Jim Goodman
Hiking
Greg Hogan
Dick Carey, Greg Hogan, Bruce Lester,
Rod Richmond, Doug Winch, Bonnie
Clark
Winter Activities
Fern Noel
542-9694
Jack Beaton, Jim Belair, Rita Martindale
SUPPORT
CHAIR
LOC ONLINE
WEBSITE:
Check out our event and activity
information, color newsletter,
photos, slide shows, videos, forms
and more:
www.sarnia.com/groups/outdoor
Website Contributions
We welcome your stories and
photos (identify date/location/
people). Send to Webmaster
Tony Arnold ([email protected])
EMAIL:
MEMBERS
Communications
David Druiett
869-2864
Denise Coleman, Lyn Druiett, Brenda
Paquette,
Newsletter
Chris Richmond
704-1113
Distribution Lori Clancy
Website
Tony Arnold
542-1578
Membership
Bill Clark
864-4118
Social
Sue Carey
869-6548
Publicity
Chris Richmond
704-1113
Auditor
John Kratz
Send requests for information,
suggestions etc. to:
[email protected]
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Newsletter Articles
Wanted!
Gillian Abbott, Nancy Hicks, Pat Kidd,
Judy Mahoney, Lynne McGowan,
Kim Smith, Colette Wilson
Take some notes/photos while
on an LOC activity, write up a
small article (300-500 words) or
blurb, and share with your fellow
members!
Photos should be full resolution
and suitable for printing.
Volunteering is a great way to get involved with your club
and to meet new and interesting people.
Contact any of the above Chairs if you would like to help out!
Email your submission to:
[email protected]
An acknowledgment email will
be sent to confirm receipt.
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CYCLING REPORT
Winter finally seems to be over and the
bikes are coming out. Our season started
with a safety talk given by Susan Osso. It
was very informative and a good way to
remind ourselves about how we should be
riding on the roads. John Ward then made
a presentation on energy and how we use
it and can also save it while riding. There
was a good turn-out considering that we
were competing with the Masters final.
The rides will have started by the time
this newsletter arrives, so please check the
calendar because they are all listed. This
year, some will be on a Saturday. I will use
the Gmail as a reminder of up-coming
rides. I would like to ask members to call
the ride leader to let them know that you
are intending to participate. This way, if
there are last minute changes, the leader
can contact you.
The Manitoulin trip is full with 14 people
taking part. Pat Polley has decided against
going to Prince Edward County this year
but will run it next year in June.
As there is not much more to report I
thought I would continue with the theme of
different cycle trips we have taken: Last
November John and I went to New Zealand
and decided that we would like to do some
cycling while we were there, so we found a
trip on the Central Otego Rail Trail that
would fit our schedule. This is in the SE
part of the South Island. The line originally
ran from Dunedin on the coast to Cromwell,
a total of 236 km inland. As with many
others around the world, after WWII the
railway went into rapid decline and after
years of disuse, the rails were taken up
over most of the length in 1990. The rail
bed has been converted into a rail trail.
The remaining 64 km section from
Middlemarch into Dunedin is now the Taieri
Gorge Railway and Tourist trains make a
return trip each day during the warmer
months. The guided trip we went on was
organized by a company called Trail
Journeys and included accommodation for
4 nights, most of the meals and bike rental
(helmets are also provided.)
Our guide, Paul, picked us up and
several of the participants from our hotels
in Queeenstown and took us to the Trail
Journeys’ main depot in Clyde. Here we
met up with the rest of the people on the
trip. After the initial briefing and the
checking in of our bags we were taken to
the bicycle shed to be fitted out with our
bikes. The shed was full of bikes of all
shapes and sizes; apparently they have
about 500 available. They already had
bikes picked out for us and we were
encouraged to ride around the parking lot
to check seat height and generally get used
to the handling. (The main difference was
that the brakes were the other way around
- the lever on the left operates the rear
brake! – Something to do with riding on the
other side of the road perhaps?)
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After this was all done it was
time for lunch so we all headed
to the pub in Clyde to get
something to eat. The first day
was a short ride to Alexandria.
This was only 8km along the
rail trail so we chose the
somewhat longer 16km ride
along the river trail. We did
have some light rain that day
but that was it for the week.
We arrived at the motel late in
the afternoon and had time to
change before Paul arrived to
take us to a small winery for
some tasting and then on to
dinner.
So many
adventures!
For the most part Paul did
not ride with us but drove the
support bus and met up with
us along the way. He was
there mid mornings with tea, coffee and
snacks, met us for lunch (normally at a
pub) and was there at the place we were
staying for the night with our bags already
off-loaded. In some cases he met us for
afternoon tea and snack as well. After the
day’s ride there was usually a trip on the
bus to some place of interest before getting
down to the serious business of the
evening meal. As part of our package we
had been given a trail “passport” which
included a trail map and some history of
the stations along the line. Each station
had a stamp so one could stamp the
passport as we went along the trail.
On Day 2 we started out on the rail trail
from Alexandria. Our morning coffee stop
was 8 km down the line at Galloway and
lunch was at Chatto Creek, 10 km further
on. Each of the stations has been
preserved and all the gangers’ huts along
the line have some information about the
area and the history of the line’s building.
The afternoon had been billed as a long
climb with a 1:50 gradient to the top of
Tiger Hill where we stayed overnight. This
gradient sounds fairly gentle but when it
goes on all afternoon it does burn a few of
the calories from the hearty pub lunch. The
accommodation that night was a purpose
built B and B. That evening we visited a
nearby village that had some interesting
buildings, one being the oldest working
post office in New Zealand.
On Day 3 we had a ride of 45km through
a beautiful gorge, over 2 viaducts and
through 2 tunnels. We saw the site of one
of the outdoor winter curling rinks. The
highlight of the morning was a visit to a
historic Engineering works where they had
made tools and wire fencing for the farming
community. This has now been turned into
an open air museum. After lunch it was on
to Wedderburn, our overnight stop. The
evening trip was to Naseby the home of
New Zealand curling. At the rink we had an
opportunity to try our hand at curling; they
gave us a short training session, then let us
play a few “ends”. We had never played
before and it was most enjoyable.
Day 4 was gorgeous and the sun finally
came out of hiding. The ride was 43km,
mostly downhill. The coffee stop that day
was at Ranfurly station where there was a
display about the 1943 Hyde train disaster,
the site of which we would pass the
following day. The afternoon ride took us
alongside a river, over another viaduct and
through the last tunnel which was 152m
long. The overnight stay was at the newly
restored Otego Central Hyde Hotel which
was catering mainly for the trail users. In
fact opening the rail trail has brought a new
lease of life to many of these places after
the closure of the railroad.
The final day was a short ride of 29kms to
Middlemarch. We stopped at the memorial
to the Hyde disaster where 21 of the 113
passengers died, then went on to
Middlemarch. At the Trail Journeys’ depot
we unpacked our bikes, showered and
went for yet another pub lunch. Most of the
people on the trip were then booked on the
Taieri Gorge train to Dunedin but John and
I were unable to do this as we had to get
back to Queenstown. We therefore had to
say goodbye to our new friends and
travelled back to Clyde with Paul and the
bikes. It was a wonderful week, while the
distances were not great (we did wonder
why it took 4 days to do 150 km) the
scenery was beautiful and there was much
to see along the way. (Hopefully we cycled
far enough to burn off most of the calories
we took in from the food and beer.) The
trip was extremely well run and the bikes
comfortable. I would highly recommend
the trip to anyone going to New Zealand.
Margaret Lovegrove
HIKING REPORT
Wasn’t that a winter! Lots of snow.
But it was also a great time for hiking.
Wonderful walk in the Pinery, the
pancake hikes were excellent along
with the snowshoeing. Well, now it’s
time to turn to our summer schedule.
Along with our regular Bruce Trail hikes
(both full), there are some popular
regular hikes and also a couple of new
ones that should be great.
Another interesting and
popular hike is Doug W.’s
mid-July historical walk
around downtown Sarnia.
Take this opportunity to learn
more about Sarnia’s early
history while walking past
some landmark properties.
So, with a busy schedule of
hikes, let’s all get out and
John T. will lead one to Bald Mountain enjoy the great Ontario
near Lake Orion, MI and Bonnie C. is
outdoors.
leading a mid-week adventure at the
Good hiking!
Waterloo Recreational Area (WRA)
Greg Hogan
near Jackson, MI. There are
accommodations at or near WRA. It
would be great to see great support for
both of these new efforts.
I’d rather be
walking!
PADDLING REPORT
The ice has finally melted and we are
ready to embark on a new paddling
season!
There will be a mixture of paddles
ranging from several hours to a week
long canoe trip hosted by our newest
committee member Judy Mahoney. We
have tried to make the outings
compatible to both canoes and kayaks
with the exception of "Monday Nights"
on the St.Clair and "Water & Wings" in
Brights Grove. This is done for safety
reasons.
The wilderness and the waterways
really don't care if you make it back
alive or not. With this in mind safety
should be of the utmost importance.
When on the water the same rules that
apply to motor and blow boaters apply
to paddlers as well. The Coast Guard
mandates that the following equipment
is on board: Coast Guard approved
PFDs that hopefully fit well and are
worn, a signaling device such as a
whistle, fifteen meters of buoyant line,
a bailer of some kind. If you are out at
night a white light that can be seen in
all directions is required.
Remember, canoes and
kayaks may be difficult to see
and can't be picked up on
radar. Dress appropriately,
paddle within your ability
and keep hydrated.
To help develop your
ability the club hosts
Canoe with
"Water & Wings" at
a view!
Brights Grove beach
several times through out
the summer. Some of the
activities are flipping over
and practicing unassisted,
some excellent tutorials on SPOT
and assisted reentry and playing
LOCATORS.
games to increase your comfort level
and balance in a structured way. All of
this activity makes you thirsty so for
Summer always passes too quickly
those interested we follow up at
and the water will soon be frozen
Skeeters.
again. Until then enjoy the summer and
If you intend to be outside of cell
hopefully we'll see you at one of our
service the club has a "SPOT
paddles.
LOCATOR" for members' use. SPOT
uses GPS to summon help if the need
Brian Seabrook
arises. If you aren't familiar with SPOT
check it out on YouTube. There are
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SOCIAL REPORT
LOC Spring Social 2014
Stokes Inland, Sarnia ON was the
LOC ``place to be`` for 82 LOC
members and guests on April 25,
2014. For a wonderful picture
summary go to our website, http://
www.sarnia.com/groups/outdoor ,
then click on Social events tab
(created by Chris Richmond, with
thanks) to sample the camaraderie
and fun had by all. Good stuff!!!!!
While we waited for the delicious
dinner to be served, Kim Smith led
us in a table game that gave us
`ìmaginative insight`` into our
personalities. Lots of fun Kim.
Thank you.
Special thanks go to the following
merchants, members and LOC who
donated door prizes: Sharkskin
Weathergear, Blackwell Cycle/
Wawanosh Watercraft, Loblaw
Superstore, The Bicycle Shop,
Veronica Coleman Reflexology and
Avalon Hanlin. Please patronize the
above merchants and enjoy their
discounts detailed in this Newsletter.
The Winter Activities Committee sold
$220.00 in tickets for the 50/50 draw.
Winners of this event were Joan
Lind, LOC member and the Lambton
Heritage Museum.
``Trust in Adventures`` entitled the
Winter Activities Committee feature
presentation. Fern Noel used photos
of his own extreme and diverse
activities to explore the element of
trust that is involved in outdoor
adventures. He demonstrated
expertly how trust is ever-present in
allowing us to partake in many
outdoor activities without worry. I
have concluded that for some of
Fern`s outdoor activities, I would
never attempt. Excellent job Fern on
your amazing presentation.
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Fun, food and
fellowship!
Upcoming
Activities
Planned
MARK YOUR
CALENDARS!
Our next all inclusive
event is the
“Summer Fun
Day” planned for
Sunday, 17 August
2014 at Beach
Pavilion Sections 1, 2
&3, Canatara Park,
Point Edward ON.
There will be an
`Èarly Bird`` team
event to kick off the
festivities organized by the Canoe/
Kayaking Committee, Winter
Activities Committee and Kim Smith
of the Social Committee. This will be
followed by two hours of activity with
the Cycling and Hiking Committees.
And of course we will lunch on a
Potluck buffet.
Look for the advertisement of full
details in this Newsletter.
Let’s get outdoors this summer and
join in some of the scheduled
activities offered by LOC. Have a
great summer.
Till next time,
Susan Carey
Other social events for your
calendars are:
•
Fall Fun Day and
AGM Sunday 21
September 2014, at
the Kinsman Centre,
Lakeshore Road,
Sarnia ON
Special Presentation
by Susan Osso.
•
LOC Christmas
Social Saturday 22
November 2014 at
Adamo Hospitality
Centre, Gourmet
Café 1086 Modeland
Rd. Sarnia, ON
“Strangers are just friends
waiting to happen.”
~ Rod McKuen
LOC Camping
and
Outdoor Activities Trip
Aug 4 - 8
WELCOME!
NEW LOC MEMBERS
•••
Waterloo State Recreation Area, near
Chelsea and Ann Arbor MI.
1.5 hours from Sarnia, large State Park,
4 camp grounds, 11 lakes, 60 kms of hiking
trails.
Portage Lake Campground, walking
distance to beach. $22/night/ site.
Also renting one cabin as a base for group,
looking for 2 singles or couple to share
room $40/night. No camping gear required
for the cabin. Also hotels within 1/2 hour off
Hi 94.
Hiking options include up to 20 km/day
on easy forest trails, and shorter hikes to
suit participants. Also cycling, beach
activities, etc.
For meals planning two nights of pot
luck, one pub night in Chelsea, and
breakfasts/lunches are your responsibility.
To sign up and for details on campsite/
accommodation reservations and
directions, contact Bonnie Clark.
NAME
JOINED
Barbara Dobson
04-Apr-14
Karen Douglas
29-Jan-14
Mark & Kim Gledhill
13-Mar-14
James Grant & Sandra Hay
28-Feb-14
Archie and Glenda Kerr
01-Apr-14
Shirley and Wayne MacKenzie
14-Feb-14
Doug Swant & Joan Burgess
15-Jan-14
Cathy Wark
20-Mar-14
Gladys Zuniga
29-Jan-14
[email protected]
519-882-2507
Special recognition to Barb and Harold
Batson who made this year’s trail
cleanup profitable. They found a fuel oil
tank on the trail and took it to a
recycler who gave them $28.20 for
their efforts. Barb and Harold donated
the proceeds to the Lambton Outdoor
Club.
Howard Watson Trail Cleanup - THANKS!
Thanks to everyone who helped us celebrate Earth Day this year by
volunteering their time to cleanup garbage along the Howard Watson
Trail. Many of our members together with various groups such as the 4T’s
group, Scouts & Cubs, Air Cadets, Northern High School, NOVA
Chemicals, Worley Parsons, Enbridge and local neighbors all gave their
time to this effort. All sections of the trail were cleaned from Mandaumin
Road to McGregor side road. The efforts of these people help to keep
the most successful nature trail in Lambton County in pristine condition.
Thank you. A special thank you goes to coordinators and truck drivers;
we identified coordinators for each section and had approximately 4
trucks available picking up the filled bags. I was relatively pleased with
the planning, but I am pretty new at this and would welcome some
feedback. It seems pretty chaotic in the beginning but the crowd
magically disperses and garbage makes its way to the dumpster so it
worked.
Also thanks to our sponsors, Tim Horton’s and Waste Management who
donate valuable supplies to ensure our venture is a success. We can now
look forward to next year as the Lambton Outdoor Club continues with
this annual event.
Coordinator Tony Abbott
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Activities Schedule
HIKING
DATE
DEPARTING
LENGTH/
LEVEL
EVENT DETAILS
COORDINATOR
May 17-19
(Victoria Day
wknd)
Drive up 16th
3 days
D
51 kms
Bruce Trail Blue Mtn Section - 9/10 Sideroad
Nottawasaga to end.
Hike is FULL. Waiting list only.
Rod
704-1113
Greg
344-3755
May 24
8:30 a.m.
402TS
2½ hrs
E
Fingal Wildlife Mgmt Area – Old Air Base
Explore a former Air Force bomber training base with
our local historian Ernie. Get better appreciation of
Canada’s contribution to WW II.
Ernie
882-1262
May 31
8:00 a.m.
402TS
3 hrs
M
11 km
Dalewood Conservation Area - St. Thomas
Hike around a lovely reservoir and woods. Bring
water, snack, boots. Lunch out afterwards.
Greg
344-3755
(Saturday)
(Saturday)
DATE
DEPARTING
June 7 - 8
Travel on
Friday the 6th
June 7
9:00 a.m.
Victoria
Playhouse
Parking Lot
Petrolia
June 14
LENGTH/
LEVEL
COORDINATOR
BRUCE TRAIL
Peninsula Section Leading off from last May
weekend will go from Port Elgin Bay Road to
Jackson’s Cove. First 20 stay Spirit Rock Lodge
Wiarton, Max 25 hikers total.
Dick
869-6548
3 hrs
E
Petrolia Walkabout
Another opportunity to learn about some of the local
area with a walking tour of historic Petrolia. Lunch out
after.
Bonnie
882-2507
8:30 a.m.
Tourist Bureau
opposite
Guildwood Inn
8:45 a.m.
Wendy’s in Port
Huron
4 hrs
Total
E-M
Bald Mountain Recreation Area
Join John on this unique hiking experience as he
leads us around the north and south parts of this
Area with lunch in-between. Bring snacks and water
(no fruit).
John
869-6524
June 14
10:00 a.m.
Oil Museum
Oil Springs
2 hrs
E
Tour Fairbank Oil Properties
An opportunity to see if oil and nature can live side by
side.
Larry
339-8785
June 21
9:00 a.m.
BG
2½ hrs
M
Attawandaron Scout Camp
Join Doug as he leads another hike on the trails on
the Scout Camp property. Note there are some steep
dunes here.
Doug
330-4960
(Weekend)
(Saturday)
Note date
change!
(Saturday)
(Saturday)
(Saturday)
2 days
total
D
Ed 27 30
km
EVENT DETAILS
Bring the appropriate travel documents.
All Coordinators are unpaid volunteers who may not have first
aid training etc. and are advised to turn away those ill-equipped
for the activity.
Those who participate in LOC activities do so at their own risk.
Children under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult.
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Activities Schedule
HIKING
DATE
June 28
(Saturday)
DATE
July 10
(Thursday)
DEPARTING
8:30 a.m.
402TS
DEPARTING
6:30 p.m.
Enbridge
Offices
Modeland Rd
LENGTH/
LEVEL
EVENT DETAILS
2½ hrs
M
Komoka Provincial Park
This is a favourite London area hike along the
Thames with some moderate ups and downs. (Mostly
for where we eat lunch afterwards - the Little Beaver.)
Bring water, snacks, hiking boots.
LENGTH/
LEVEL
EVENT DETAILS
2 hrs
Hike Committee Meeting
Meeting to discuss hike schedule for summer and fall.
Everyone welcome. If you have suggestions for a
hike, please advise one of the committee members.
Greg
344-3755
Thames Valley Trail – London
Westdel Road to Boler Road (Byron),
Hiking boots recommended, bring water and snack.
Lunch out after.
Bonnie
882-2507
(Western Research
Park)
Dick
869-6548
COORDINATOR
July 12
8:00 a.m.
402TS
July 15
6:30 p.m.
Flags –
Centennial
Park
2 hrs
E
Sarnia Historical Tour
Join Doug as he leads a leisure walk around
downtown and discusses a number of historical
locations.
Doug
330-4960
July 26
9:00 a.m.
BG
3 hrs
M
McNaughton Morrison Trail – Exeter
Walk along this combined conservation trail
originating in Exeter. There may be an opportunity
see the famous white squirrel.
John
869-6924
(Saturday)
(Tuesday)
(Saturday)
3½ hrs.
M
COORDINATOR
Departing Locations Key:
402TS - 402 Truck Stop
BG - Bright’s Grove, near Shopper’s Drug Mart
WSCA - West side of Clearwater arena
FF - Fish Fountain Centennial Park
Activity Level Key:
E - Easy for beginners.
M - Moderate (due to terrain, length, speed)
D - Difficult (experienced participants only)
All - All are welcome
Note: Phone numbers without area code are assumed (519).
Note: Length is for actual time spent on activity and excludes
travel time or meals afterwards.
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Activities Schedule
HIKING
DATE
DEPARTING
Aug 4 – 8
Meet at
Recreation
Area
Aug 9
9:00 a.m.
Suncor Nature
Way –
Modeland Rd.
Aug 17
10:30 a.m.
Canatara Park
Aug 23
9:00 a.m.
BG
(Mid-week)
(Saturday)
(Sunday)
(Saturday)
DATE
LENGTH/
LEVEL
Variable
Short &
Long hikes
EVENT DETAILS
COORDINATOR
Waterloo Recreation Area – Michigan
A hiking, biking & camping area near Jackson Mi.
Other accommodations available. Call for details.
Bonnie
882-2507
2 hrs
E
Suncor / Wawanosh Wetlands
Enjoy this local hidden treasure that provides critical
habitat for both migrating and other North American
waterfowl. Lunch out after.
Ted
330-7895
2 – 1hr
hikes
E
LOC All Groups Activity Day
Come out and enjoy a social event for the whole club
with some exercise to boot. There will be two one
hour hikes in the local area. See full page ad.
Bruce
862-1234
Doug
330-4960
3 hrs
E
Bright’s Grove Big Loop
Follow the Howard Watson Trail east to Camlachie,
then over to the Lake and returning. Lunch out after.
Doug
330-4960
DEPARTING
LENGTH/
LEVEL
Sept 6
9:00 a.m.
Bickford Woods
2 hrs.
E
Bickford Woods
Explore the largest private woodlot in Lambton
County. Bring hiking boots, snacks and water.
Bruce L.
862-1234
Sept 13
8:15 a.m.
BG
3 hrs.
E
Hullett Marsh – Clinton
A great place to see birds as you walk along the
berms. Other wildlife to be seen also. About a 1½ hr
drive up. Bring hiking boots, snacks and water.
Greg
344-3755
Sept 20
7:30 a.m.
BG
4 hrs.
M
13 km
Maitland Trail
Old CPR station in Goderich to Black Hole Rd.
Bring hiking boots, snacks, lunch and water.
Rod
704-1113
Sept 27 – 28
Driving up on
Friday the 26th
Bruce Trail – Sydenham Section
From 64.7 (Innis Block Rd) to 101.3 (near
Springmount)
Dick
869-6548
Oct 18 – 19
Driving up on
Friday the 17th
Bruce Trail - TBD
TBD
(Saturday)
(Saturday)
(Saturday)
(Weekend)
(Weekend)
2 days
36 km total
Ed 27
2 days
EVENT DETAILS
All Coordinators are unpaid volunteers who may not have first
aid training etc. and are advised to turn away those ill-equipped
for the activity.
COORDINATOR
Those who participate in LOC activities do so at their own risk.
Children under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult.
10 Note: Additional paddling outings will
Lambton
Outdoor
be sent
out Club - Summer 2014
by Email.
Activities Schedule
CYCLING
DATE
DEPARTING
LENGTH/
LEVEL
EVENT DETAILS
COORDINATOR
No organized ride - Victoria Day Weekend.
May 18
(Sunday)
May 25
10:00 am
FF
30/40 kms
E/M
Sarnia to Corunna and return.
(Sunday)
Stan
336-9907
May 31
10:00 am
60/80 kms
M/D
Port Lambton to Sarnia. Lunch in Sarnia and Return.
Kathy
519-354-4496
(Chatham)
LENGTH/
LEVEL
EVENT DETAILS
COORDINATOR
(Saturday)
Sombra
10:45 am
Courtright
DATE
DEPARTING
June 5, 12,
19, 26
9:00 a.m.
FF
40-80 kms
M
June 8
9:15 a.m.
AMSS
50 kms
M
8:30a.m.
WSCA
Drive to
Chatham
60-70 kms
M/D
June 15
9:00 a.m.
BG
Drive to
London
June 22
9:00 a.m.
BG
(Sunday)
June 14
(Saturday)
(Sunday)
Father’s Day
(Sunday)
June 22
(Sunday)
June 23-28
(Mon-Sat)
THURSDAY MORNING RIDES
Reece’s Corner - Ride to Reece’s Corner for early
lunch/late breakfast and return. Option to ride from
Camlachie ball park.
Margaret
542-8905
Chatham to Thamseville and return. Lunch in
Thamesville.
Kathy
519-354-4496
(Chatham)
Margaret
542-8905
40 kms
M
Fanshawe Lake Loop - Off road cycling, mountain
bike required.
Susan
908-9167
32 kms
E/M
Howard Watson Trail - End to End and return. Road
bikes not recommended. Lunch along the way.
John
869-6524
20, 60,
100 miles
E-D
6 days
5 nights
Bluewater Ramble - See website for details and
signup: www.lmb.org/crr/bwr/2014
Manitoulin Island - Must be able to ride 75-80 kms/
day. Limited to 10 participants. Call for details and to
sign up.
AMSS - Alexander McKenzie Secondary School
BG - Bright’s Grove, near Shopper’s Drug Mart
WSCA - West side of Clearwater Arena
FF - Fish Fountain Centennial Park
CBTC - Cathcart Boulevard Tennis Courts
Wally
336-1883
Activity Level Key:
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Activities Schedule
CYCLING
DATE
DEPARTING
LENGTH/
LEVEL
(Sunday)
8:15 a.m.
AMSS
9:30 am BG
July 13
9:00 a.m.
AMTS
(Sunday)
July 19
(Saturday)
8:00 a.m.
CBTC
Drive to Mount
Carmel
50-70 kms
M
75 kms
M
56-80 kms
M/D
July 20
(Saturday)
July 27
(Sunday)
DATE
COORDINATOR
July 3, 10,
17, 24, 31
July 6
EVENT DETAILS
To Highland Glen and return. Bring a lunch.
Wally
336-1883
Ride to Petrolia and return. Early lunch/late
breakfast in Petrolia.
Pat
336-4864
Ride to Bayfield. Lunch in Bayfield. Option to start in
Dashwood for shorter ride.
Margaret
542-8905
No Organized RIde
Hobbyfest
8:00 a.m.
CBTC
50-60 kms
M
Ride to Forest and return. Late breakfast/early lunch
in Forest.
LENGTH/
LEVEL
EVENT DETAILS
DEPARTING
John
542-8905
COORDINATOR
Aug 7, 14,
21, 28
9:00 a.m.
FF
40-80 kms
M
Aug 4
(Monday)
8:45 a.m.
Brander Park
60-80 kms
M/D
Harsens Island, MI. - Ride to Harsens Island, via
Walpole Island and ferry to Algonac. Ride around
Harsens Island to lunch at Browns Bar. Return same
way or via Marine City. Passports or Nexus
required and U.S. $$.
Jim
1-519-677-5348
or
jgoodman@kent.
net
Aug 9-10
Call for details
Sarnia to London - Day 1 via Strathroy 102 kms
pickup in London or with option of overnight in
London and return via grand Bend 124 kms. Call to
register by July 10.
John
869-4429
Aug 17
Canatara Park
LOC Summer Fun Day - Call for details and more
info in newsletter ad. Rides around Sarnia plus more.
Margaret
542-8905
Lake to Lake - depending on conditions, either
Rondeau to BG or vice versa. A shorter ride would be
about 50 kms from Dresden. Call to register by
July 10.
John
542-8905
(Sunday)
Aug 24
(Sunday)
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IMPORTANT: Helmets are MANDATORY for all rides and
bicycle must be in working order.
Please call trip organizer each time to let them know you will
be participating.
Bring snack and water on all outings.
(Weekend and away trips, must be able to cycle longer
distances for several days.)
Activities Schedule
CYCLING
DATE
DEPARTING
LENGTH/
LEVEL
Travel to Chatham - Ride to Windsor. Overnight in
Windsor, ride back to Chatham. Round trip 150 km
riding the Greenway Trail. Call for details and register
by July 15.
Aug 31 Sept 1
DATE
DEPARTING
Sept 4, 11,
18, 25
9:00 a.m.
FF
Sept 7
(Sunday)
8:00 a.m.
BG
Drive to
St. Thomas
Sept 14
Details to follow
(Sunday)
EVENT DETAILS
LENGTH/
LEVEL
EVENT DETAILS
40-80 kms
M
75 kms
M
40-60 kms
M
Sun 21
(Sunday)
COORDINATOR
Pat
336-4864
COORDINATOR
St. Thomas to Port Stanley and return. Lunch in
Port Stanley. Call for details.
Susan
908-9167
Riding in London.
Kathy
519-453-9344
LOC Annual Meeting/Fall Fun Day
No organized ride.
“Life is like a ten speed bicycle.
Most of us have gears
we never use.”
~ Charles Schultz
IMPORTANT: Helmets are MANDATORY for all rides and
bicycle must be in working order.
Please call trip organizer each time to let them know you will
be participating.
Bring snack and water on all outings.
(Weekend and away trips, must be able to cycle longer
distances for several days.)
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Activities Schedule
PADDLING
DATE
June 7-8
DEPARTING
LENGTH/
LEVEL
EVENT DETAILS
Weekend
M
Canoe/
Kayak
Weekend Saugeen River Trip - Leave Fri. night,
paddle Sat. and Sun. morning, returning home Sun.
afternoon. Camping in Paisley’s Rotary Park. Call for
details.
Brian
542-2015
6:00 p.m.
Sarnia Bay
2 hrs
M
Kayak
“Monday Night Paddle” - First Monday night paddle
on the St. Clair River. Meet at Sarnia Bay boat
launch.
Jim
383-1125
9:00 a.m.
(call for details)
4-5 hrs
E
Sydenham River - Paddle on the Sydenham near
Wilkesport. Stan needs a paddling partner. Call for
more details.
Stan
336-9907
DEPARTING
LENGTH/
LEVEL
Fri 6th
(Sat/Sun)
June 9
(Monday)
June 14
(Saturday)
DATE
Canoe/
Kayak
EVENT DETAILS
COORDINATOR
COORDINATOR
July 7
6:00 p.m.
Sarnia Bay
2 hrs
M
Kayak
“Monday Night Paddle” - Monday night paddle on
the St. Clair River. Meet at Sarnia Bay boat launch.
Jim
383-1125
July 9
(Wednesday)
7:00 p.m.
BG
2 hrs
E
Kayak
“Water & Wings” Practice safety and paddle at
Bright’s Grove followed by a drink at Skeeters.
Meet at Bright’s Grove beach.
Hank
W: 336-2174
H: 542-2590
July 13
Call for details
3 hrs
E
Canoe/
Kayak
Black River near Port Huron - First time in a long
time for this one - don’t miss it. Call Judy for details.
Judy
336-3919
July 21
6:00 p.m.
Sarnia Bay
2 hrs
M
Kayak
“Monday Night Paddle” - Monday night paddle on
the St. Clair River. Meet at Sarnia Bay boat launch.
Brian
542-2015
(Monday)
(Sunday)
(Monday)
BG - Brights Grove Plaza, near Shoppers Drug Mart
402TS - Esso Truck Stop, Oil Heritage Rd., off 402
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Activity Level Key:
Activities Schedule
PADDLING
DATE
DEPARTING
LENGTH/
LEVEL
EVENT DETAILS
COORDINATOR
Massassuga Park - Loop trip with very short and few
portages. Call for info.
Judy
336-3919
Hank
W: 336-2174
H: 542-2590
Aug 15-23
Spanish River - Includes overnight in Sudbury and 2
train rides. Call for info.
Judy
336-3919
Aug 31 Sept 7
Killarney Park - Includes overnight in Killarney. OSA
will be primary lake. Call for info.
Judy
336-3919
Aug 2-9
Aug 6
(Wednesday)
DATE
7:00 p.m.
BG
DEPARTING
Sept 10
(Wednesday)
To Be
Announced
2 hrs
E
Kayak
LENGTH/
LEVEL
EVENT DETAILS
COORDINATOR
7:00 p.m.
BG
2 hrs
E
Kayak
Hank
W: 336-2174
H: 542-2590
8:00 a.m.
5 hrs
M
Kayak
“Down River” Paddle - from Sarnia to Lambton
Generating Station. A fun paddle. Call Dave for more
details.
Dave
542-8989
Multi-day
Canoe/
Kayak
“Chinguchi River” week long canoe trip. Includes
overnight in Sportsman’s Lodge. See info below and
call for info.
Judy 336-3919
Sept 13-21
(Monday)
Mark Your Calendar!
Week Long Canoe Trip to Chiniguchi
The canoeing group has planned a trip to the Chinaguchi area. This is north east of Sudbury and just west of Temagami.
It is a beautiful area with just the ending of the LaCloche Mountains and there is no park fees, so it is easy on the pocket
book. The group will be leaving on Saturday, September 13 and arriving at the Sportsman's Lodge http://
www.sportsmanslodge.net/. This is a beautiful lodge in the middle of the woods. We will sleep there and have breakfast
and leave on the canoe trip on Sunday. The Lodge will provide a short shuttle to the start at McLaren Creek. We
continue on to Matagamasi-McCarthy-Gold-Colin Scott-Donald-Kukagami Lakes (http://www.ottertooth.com/). The trip will
be relaxed. We will move sites every other day. On the days that we don't move, we will hike, swim, do day trips, and/or
read. We will leave the water on Saturday, September 21 and have a lovely meal at the Lodge and sleep at the Lodge.
We will depart on Sunday, Sept. 22. When we have the number of people firmed up, we will meet to talk about food and
what we need to bring. Usually, I bring the food becaue I dehydrate much of it, but we can talk about that later. There are
four portages: the longest being 900m. If you have any questions, you can call Judy Mahoney at (519) 336-3919, or
email her at [email protected].
BG - Brights Grove Plaza, near Shoppers Drug Mart
402TS - Esso Truck Stop, Oil Heritage Rd., off 402
Activity Level Key:
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MY FIRST WINTER CAMPING TRIP
by Marianne Ward
Killarney, February 2014
Although I have been camping many times
across the province, this was my first winter
camping experience. My dad challenged me
to join him on this excursion as he thought it
would be a good thing for us to share, and a
great opportunity to learn from someone as
experienced as Fern.
Fern took the time to make sure we were
made aware of what we may encounter and
what equipment we would need to make the
most of the trip. I was fortunate to be in the
company of such an experienced and helpful
group, and was able to borrow some
equipment generously provided by Tony
Arnold that made a big difference.Thanks
Tony for the amazingly warm Alaska
sleeping bag!
Our days were spent on day trips trekking
away from base camp around the park in
snowshoes. Killarney is strikingly beautiful
in the winter time. And although we didn’t
see much wildlife, we certainly saw evidence
of their presence including tracks and a
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fresh deer carcass. We even ventured to
the top of ‘The Crack’ (1,165’ in elevation)
which was a highlight for me. At night, we
were busy making and maintaining a fire and
cooking our dinners. Every task seems
lengthened when you’re winter camping so
we kept
quite busy. But we didn’t starve. We actually
ate very well! Chili, chicken stew, peach
cobbler, bacon and eggs, and specialty
meats and cheeses to name a few.
Initially, I was a little apprehensive about
going on a trip like this. I certainly would not
have enjoyed this experience or learned as
much if I hadn’t gone with such a great
group of people. I’ve included some photos
from the trip. One of us enjoying the limited
sunshine, one at the top of the Crack, one of
the group crossing a lake, one of the deer
carcass, and one of Fern. I would
recommend this trip to anyone looking to
have a good time and learn more about
winter camping.
For anyone who hasn’t done a trip like this,
and is wanting more details from a
rookie’s perspective, feel free to email me at
[email protected].
DOG SLEDDING
sleds. We were instructed to fetch our
dogs by gripping them firmly by the
collar and frog marching them on two
The eight ladies (Rita, Bonnie, Mary,
legs to be harnessed. The sight of some
Pat, Jeanne, Kathy, Janet, Lori) and I
of our diminutive ladies marching their
settled comfortably into the lounge at
dogs was impressive. The Chocpaw
the Northridge Inn, Sundridge, to hear
guides show an amazing devotion to
the Chocpaw guide give a briefing about their canine charges, and know each
the following days dogsledding. As we
dog by name and personality; each dog
listened to the litany of risks in the
is placed in the 6 dog harness
disclaimer, the dangers of falling off the according to temperament and ability.
sled, the technique for handling the
Lead dogs are smart and reliable; the
Alaskan Huskies, the anxiety level
rear “wheel” dogs have strong backs. In
amongst the group soared. We filed out no time our group of novices were high
of the lounge with misgivings,
tailing down the snow packed road, feet
wondering what lay in store. I
hard on the brake to restrain the energy
rationalised that the outfitter had been in of these hard working Huskies, who
business 38 years, had the largest
have only one speed; flat out. It was
kennel of sled dogs on the continent,
exhilarating to speed past snow bound
and the Grade 10’s also present did not cottages, skirt a frozen lake, pass
seem worried!
woodpiles of raw logs and, as the track
We met at Chocpaw's dog park
narrowed, weave through pristine
promptly at 9 am, and were awed by the stands of spruce. The rhythm of the
cacophony rising from the 360 dogs
dogs, the scrunch of snow, the sublime
barking excitedly in front of their kennels beauty of the winter scene, tapped into
in the huge compound, the size of 2
a deep sense of oneness with creation.
football fields. A group of school kids
At our lunch break we tipped over the
were waiting their departure, mounds of sleds and enjoyed delicious soup and
gear and luggage were piled
sandwiches provided by our thoughtful
haphazardly, but in short order our 3
hosts. Our Winter camp was rustic,
guides , Ann Marie, Jim and Toby had
canvas tents pitched in the bush, with a
us paired off and storing our gear under bright red privy discreetly nestled down
tarps “burrito” style on the sleek wooden a snow packed path. The first order of
by Mike Tanner
FEB. 2014
business was to tend to the dogs,
plainly tired after a 20k run. Fed and
watered they bedded down on straw
whilst we became hewers of wood and
drawers of water, after first chopping a
hole in the icebound South River. Wood
stoves soon took the chill off the canvas
dorm, whilst our amazing guide Ann
rustled up a steak dinner. As we settled
down for night, campfire conversation
topped a satisfying day.
Friday dawned with grey skies and
light snow. Bacon sizzling on the
makeshift grill, coffee steaming on the
wood stove and eager anticipation of
another day on the trail made for happy
campers. By now the routine of
harnessing the teams had become
second nature, and we too greeted our
faithful dogs with respect and affection.
A long haul through dense woods where
“the birches seemed dreamlike on
account of their frosting”, gave way to a
road where a covey of smelly
snowmobilers roared past. Too soon the
dog park loomed ahead and we
regretfully bid our dog’s adieu. The folk
at Chocpaw treated us to a chilli lunch
and prepared for their weekend
onslaught of city slickers trying their
hand dogsledding. Judging from our
experience, they will not be
disappointed.
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THIS WAS THE
WINTER FOR FUN!
Ski-Mail 2013-14
With one of the best
winters in recent memory,
the more than 50 LOC
members who registered
for the Ski-Mail network
certainly weren’t
disappointed! Ski-mail
provides direct memberto-member planning of
short notice winter
activities within an hour’s
drive of Sarnia. More than
a dozen xc-ski and
snowshoe outings were
held to the enjoyment of
many!
Our motto:
When it snows, we go!!
by Jim Belair
Highlands Nordic Cross Country Ski Resort
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to$Highlands$Nordic$Cross$Country$Ski$Resort$
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located$in$Duntroon$Ontario$(Just$SouthBWest$
fill$of$the$delicious$food$that$was$prepared$by$
of$Collingwood,$ON).$$$Over$two$and$a$half$
each$member$of$the$group.$$The$resort$was$
Jan. 14 - 16
days$we$enjoyed$both$cross$country$skiing$
well$suited$to$all$skill$levels$and$I$would$
and$snowshoeing$on$the$25km$of$ski$trails$
recommend$it$to$anyone$wanPng$to$give$
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and$7km$of$$snowshoe$trails.$With$the$resort$
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enjoyed$amazing$views$of$Georgian$Bay$and$the$
By$Joe$Burley
beauPful$nature$of$the$area.
YURTING at Algonquin Park by Jeanne Piccinato
Being a new member to the LOC, I wasn't quite sure what
to expect on my first club outing. Though the drive up
through wind and snow was a challenge, our spirits were
never dampened. It was such a pleasure getting to know all
the members of our Algonquin adventure....Mary
Vandenburg, Rita Martindale, Lori Clancy, Pat Kidd, and of
course my sister-in-law Kathy McCulloch. At first glance the
yurts looked a bit small, but actually they provided
everything a camper could need....6 chairs, 2 bunks beds, a
table, shelves, electricity and that all important wall heater!
The crock pot meals were the best after long days of cross
country skiing, snowshoeing and hiking. What a treat
coming home to a ready-made hot meal.And yes, there
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were washrooms complete with flush toilets and warm
showers just a short walk away. Algonquin provides a
variety of wonderful groomed trails geared to various ability
levels with warming cabins along the way. At times we split
into two groups doing different activities, but the six of
us also hiked a long trail together on our final day. Things I
will remember.....deep white sparkling snow, blue sky,
peace and quiet, laughter, surviving sub zero temperatures,
winter forest views, birds, the two moose, and the
wonderful people I've come to know. Things to forget.....well
just the dead battery, but who could forget the camper who
offered to give us a boost? I guess the best
recommendation I could give for this winter trip is that I
absolutely want to go again! Thanks Rita for organizing
such a wonderful adventure.
MEMBER PROFILE
Member Profile:
Barbara Dobson
•••
Meet our featured member this
issue, Barbara Dobson.
I am new to the club having always
been a person who loves the outdoors.
This love was cultivated early in my life.
As a child growing up in Moncton, N.B.
and the second of 4 children of a city of
Moncton police officer, my siblings and I
were taken on many camping trips
throughout the Maritime provinces. A
favorite spot was on the northeast coast
of P.E.I. near Souris. The pristine white
sands provided a childhood playground
that was the beginning of a lifelong love
of the water.
I attended the University of New
Brunswick in Fredericton, and, much
later, and as the mother of 2 young
children, travelled from Sarnia to obtain
a B.Ed. from the University of Western
Ontario. Very recently, I continued my
lifelong learning process by obtaining a
masters degree in Chemistry through
the University of Guelph, which has
helped greatly in the advancement of
my career as a chemistry professor at
Lambton College.
Sarnia family YMCA where I participate
in cycling, boot-camp, step and yoga
classes. I have done 3 sprint triathlons
and plan on completing my fourth this
summer, and my partner Blair loves to
play golf.
I am the mother of 2 grown children,
Kate and Glen. Glen is a graduate of
Engineering from McMaster and is in
his second year working as an
engineer. Kate is about to complete her
residency in family practice, having
graduated in 2012 from University of
Western Ontario’s school of medicine,
so Mum is very proud of them both
Fitness has always been a part of my
life, and preferably in the outdoors.
Currently I am also a member of the
Barb%with%Kate%at%Bluewater%Triathlon%held%each%July%in%Brights%Grove
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L O C P H OTO G A L L E RY
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP:
SPRING SOCIAL,
WINTER CAMPING,
HOWARD WATSON TRAIL,
PANCAKE BREAKFAST,
GMAIL X-C SKI OUTING
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Back by poular demand!!
Summer Fun Day @ Canatara Park
Point Edward, ON
Sunday August 17, 2014
(Beach Pavilion Sections 1,2,3)
Members from all
Activity Groups
gather together for a
day of fun!
The Activity Chairs
are planning events so
bring your walking
shoes and your bike
and new this year is the
crazy, fun team activity
being held first thing to
get things off to a
FUN start!!
Activity Time: 9:00 - 10:15 Early Bird Game (see below)
10:15 - 11:15 1 hour walk, or 1 hour bike ride
11:30 - 12:30 1 hour walk, or 1 hour bike ride
(Mix and match any combination of cycle or walk)
Lunch: 12:45 pm. (Post lunch socialize, enjoy the beach/playing
fields etc., pavilion rented to 9:00 pm)
You bring: Main dish, appetizer, salad or dessert (w/ serving
utensils) in a cooler. No refrigeration available.
Also bring beverage and lawn chair.
All LOC members
are encouraged to take
part in the fellowship,
and you are welcome
any portion of the day if
unable to attend the
entire event!
*** EARLY BIRD TEAM GAME - NEW THIS YEAR! ***
*** MUST PRE-REGISTER ***
“Fun Activity Event”
Starts 9:00 am. at the beach pavilion.
Call Kim for more information.
MUST Contact Kim Smith in advance to be
added to a team.
Spectators are also welcome; even if not
participating it will be fun to watch.
Call: 519-862-1234 or 519-481-2555.
Guaranteed LOTS of FUN!!
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Micor Source for Sports
Blackwell Cycle/
Wawanosh Watercraft
49 Finch Drive, Sarnia
They give
us a
break.
519-337-8787
1801 Blackwell Rd., Sarnia
(10% OFF all non-sale items)
519-491-1777
Show your
LOC card to
the following
merchants to
get discounts:
Sharkskin Weathergear
The Bicycle Shop
112 Michigan Ave., Point Edward
410 Front Street N., Sarnia
519-332-3550
519-344-0515
(10% OFF all non-sale items)
(10% OFF all accessories)
(10% OFF across the board)
Ironworks Gym
611 St.Clair Street
Point Edward, ON
519-336-6867
(Group rate available, call for details)
LOC T-Shirts
Classifieds
(2) Therm a REST R Lounges 6' x 21'' ($20 each
or 2 for $35)
- set up in a snap - covers and protects entire (20''
mattress )- converts instantly into a bed or lounge
chair
(1) BIG AGNES INSULATED AIR SLEEP PAD 20'' X
72''X 2.5 ($35)
(1) Seal Line Pro Pack 115L - Like New ($60)
(1) Seal Line Boundary Pack 70L ($25)
(1) Serratus Tarp 4m x 3m ($20)
(2) Small Serratus Compression Sacks 16'' x 11'' both for ($10)
(1) Large (24'' x 17'') Seatle Compression Sack ($15)
3 Piece T-Fal Coated Cook Set ($25)
2 Piece Aluminum Cook Set ($10)
16 oz Nalgene Fuel Bottle - 33oz MSR Fuel Bottle
- both for ($8)
All from MEC, excellent condition, contact
Larry 519-337-2591.
Short sleeved logo t-shirts only $12.00
Sizes S(36”), M(41”), L(45”), XL(48”), XXL(51”),
in a variety of colors.
Also available:
Long-sleeve t-shirts $21.00
Short-sleeve golf shirts $31.00
Long-sleeve golf shirts $34.00
Dry-wick t-shirts $19.00 (S,M,L,XL),
$22.00 (XXL,XXXL)
For colors and to order call Barbara Ann Arnold @
542-1578
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LAMBTON OUTDOOR CLUB
(Website - www.sarnia.com/groups/outdoor)
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM
The Lambton Outdoor Club (LOC) is a non-profit organization that offers its members canoeing, kayaking,
cycling, hiking and winter activities, as well as several other social events. The Club supports outdoor
recreational activities in a manner that is non-destructive to the environment. The Club brings together people
of common interest in outdoor activities, and provides opportunities to improve skills for the enjoyment of these
outdoor activities. Membership is open to all ages, and wherever possible, outings will be geared to members’
interests and abilities. Some outings will be more physically demanding than others; awareness of your own
physical fitness has to be your guide. Members receive a quarterly Newsletter that has all the outings, plans and
information.
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
New member 
or
Renewal 
(See note below)
Family 
or Single 
Name (PRINT) ____________________________________________________________________
Spouse / Partner __________________________________________________________________
Address _________________________________________________________________________
City ___________________________ Prov./State _____________ Postal Code _______________
E-mail _____________________________________________ Phone No. ____________________
Check which sections you are interested in:
Canoeing / Kayaking 
Cycling 
Would you be willing to organize outings?
Would you be willing to work on committees?
Preferred delivery of quarterly newsletter?
Hiking 
Winter Activities 
 Yes
 Yes
 By email
 No
 No
 By Canada Post
All activity organizers are unpaid volunteers. You are invited to participate in the Club activities and
do so at your own risk. The Club’s activity organizers are not necessarily trained in First Aid or CPR.
Safety is your responsibility.
Each applicant must read, understand and sign the “Liability Release & Assumption of Risk” form.
Please return:
(1) Completed Membership Application form.
(2) Signed “Liability Release & Assumption of Risk” form.
(3) Membership fee - Single $25, Family $30
(US Residents pay amount in US$)
(4) Mail to: Lambton Outdoor Club
P.O. Box 653
Sarnia, Ontario N7T 7J7
Note : A “Liability Release & Assumption of Risk” form must be completed, signed and returned with
this application form, including renewals. Without it your membership application cannot be processed.
Attachment 8
Revised: 22nd October 2012
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LAMBTON OUTDOOR CLUB
LIABILITY RELEASE AND
ASSUMPTION OF RISK
Please read the following carefully and sign in the spaces indicated.
This release is a precondition for participation in all Lambton Outdoor Club (LOC) activities, and
unless agreed to and signed, your membership to LOC is not valid.
I (print name) _____________________________________________________________________
and (print name) ___________________________________________________________________
understand that outdoor recreational activities involve inherent risks, obstacles, and hazards that are
natural and manmade, could cause me serious or fatal injury. Also, that all LOC officers, activity
organizers, coordinators, sponsors, and participants are unpaid volunteers. I choose to participate in
the LOC activities and do so at my own risk. I am responsible for my own safety.
I, for myself and family, heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, release and hold harmless LOC,
its officers, organizers, coordinators, sponsors and participants from any claims, demands, damages,
actions or causes of actions arising out of, or in consequence of, any loss, damage, injury or death to
my person or property that may have arisen while participating in any LOC activity or event. Without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, I further release any recourse that I may now or hereafter
have, resulting from any decision made by any LOC officer, coordinator or organizer of the activities.
I agree to pay the cost of any emergency evacuation of my person and belongings that become
necessary.
I acknowledge that there are no medical or physical conditions or disabilities that would not allow me
to participate in any LOC activities, and that it is my responsibility to ascertain the degree of
experience, physical fitness and skill level required to participate in these activities. I further
acknowledge the right of any LOC officer, coordinator, or organizer to judge me unfit to participate,
due to intoxication or any other reason, without objection or need for examination.
I acknowledge that I have read the above and fully understand the nature and consequences of
granting my consent and waiving any and all claims for liability and damages against the abovementioned parties.
Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
responsibility, as outlined above, for any minors I bring to an LOC event.
I accept full
Signed___________________________________ Signed__________________________________
Dated:(Year/Month/Day)____________________ Dated:(Year/Month/Day)_____________________
Attachment 9
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Revised: 12 May 2007
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