Rough winter roads can take a toll on your vehicle’s suspension. A proper alignment is important for safe driving and extending the life of your tires. Have your vehicle inspected on their new alignment machine. Call 519 683-4480 to book your appointment at Ellis Motors today.
Municipal offices and most services will be CLOSED Monday, February 19, 2018 in recognition of Family Day All library branches and arenas will be open.
A fundraiser is set to take place on March 10 at the Moose Lodge in Wallaceburg, with proceeds going towards the family of Tucker Marcolin. The 3-year-old boy was injured after a dog attack at Jaycee Park on February 5. Several bands are slated to perform at the event and multiple raffles will take place as well. A GoFundMe campaign for the boy has already raised over $26,000.
A motion to include a question on the 2018 municipal election ballot about reducing the number of councillors in Chatham-Kent, was rejected on Monday by a vote of 11-7. Wallaceburg Councillor Jeff Wesley called the motion vague and a political play from the Chatham representatives.
Wallaceburg Christian School has purchased a new school bus to replace the one that was damaged in an accident back in October near Dresden. The school has raised about $120,000 so far to pay for one bus. They are looking to complete the payment of another new bus by raising an additional $50,000.
Always an advocate for healthy living and fitness, Wallaceburg’s Mark Childs has taken on a new task this year. Childs was recently named as the chair of the RunCK committee, which is essentially the governing body for all of the races held in the Chatham-Kent area. Helping Childs with the task is the Defiance Running Club. The Wallaceburg area group has three runs in the series this year, including the annual Jingle All The Way Run in December, the WAMBO River Run in August and new this year, the Shamrocks and Shenanigans Run being held in March.
And finally… every year, Innovative Farmers of Ontario chooses a farmer who exemplifies great soil stewardship, progressive thinking, and the drive to explore ways to improve their farming practices. This year, Dresden farmer Mark Richards has been awarded for this as he was named the Innovator of the Year Award winner for 2018. Richards has worked hard to critically assess and improve his own farming practices over the course of 20 years starting with cover crops, then progressing into no till and strip till, notably in sugar beets and tomatoes a practice not typically used in these crops.
