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Weather forecast from Friday, May 18, 2018 to Sunday, May 20, 2018

Today – A mix of sun and cloud. High of 19 or 66.

Tonight – Mainly cloudy. A few showers beginning this evening. Low of 13 or 55.

Saturday – Mainly cloudy. A few showers beginning early in the morning. Risk of thunderstorms in the afternoon. High of 19 or 66.

Saturday night – Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low 14 or 57.

Sunday – Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. High 21 or 70.

Sunday night – Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 13 or 55.

Grade 5 & 6 Students Raise Over $2,200 for the Foundation of CKHA

Ms. Lisa Pieta’s Grade 5/6 class at Tecumseh Public School present a cheque for $2,219,85 to Mary Low Crowley, Executive Director of the Foundation of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, in support of the $6.9 million Diagnostic Imaging Equipment Renewal Campaign.

For the past seven months the grade 5/6 students in Ms. Pieta’s class at Tecumseh Public School have been hosting various fundraisers in support of the DI Equipment Campaign.

Working with the Foundation of CKHA staff, the class has been learning more about the equipment, the impact on the community and how to market fundraisers.

The class has titled their project “Tecumseh Hospital Helpers Alliance” (THHA).

Fundraisers have included popcorn and hotdog days, distributing donation cards, along with a community-supported raffle.

The $6.9 million Diagnostic Imaging Equipment Renewal Campaign is supporting the purchase of 17 new pieces of equipment for CKHA’s Chatham and Wallaceburg hospital sites, including a new CT Scan.

The fundraising campaign concludes on May 28.

Lambton College officially launches new brand and logo

A new shield now shines at Lambton College.

After nearly two years of consultation and research, Lambton College officially launched a new brand and logo in front of a large audience of students, faculty, staff, and members of the community.

College President & CEO Judith Morris discussed the new brand and the collaborative, research-guided process that led to the design. She also explained how the data was used to identify Lambton’s unique brand characteristics.

“It was an inclusive and collaborative process, and it was carried out that way so we could ensure that our values were visually reflected on our campus, in our community, and in every aspect of our Lambton College brand,” Morris explained.

Focusing on four values, which the research revealed as Supportive, Innovation, Energetic, and Quality, the brand communicates all the elements of the Lambton experience and presents a new opportunity to raise awareness about the core strengths of the College.

The new brand identity combines a stylized image of a shield styled in familiar shades of Lambton blue, a colour that surveys and focus groups revealed were highly identified with Lambton College by both internal and external audiences.

A new shield was also unveiled as part of the brand and features a fresh, modern design that represents academia and the College’s promise to provide quality education.

From a geographical viewpoint, the shield is also meant to pull in elements of Sarnia-Lambton landmarks, varying shades of blue to highlight water and sky, separated by a white bridge, a visual representation of the city’s own Bluewater Bridge.

Though subtle in their nature, Morris said these details were intentionally included as an ode to the community, and the important role the region plays in the continued success of the College.

The bridge path also honours the College’s historical journey, symbolizing the bridge from past to present, and pays tribute to a previous “Bridge to Your Future” logo.

Lastly, the bridge serves as a blueprint of Lambton’s physical campus, and is meant to portray the main walkway, commonly referred to as the “bridge entrance” where incoming students are welcomed into Lambton College every single day.

Morris referenced the College’s continued growth as a catalyst to launch the new brand, referencing the institution’s leadership in many areas including applied research, mobile learning, and international education.

“These are historical times that are driving our community towards a new economy as we navigate the 4th Industrial Revolution,” she said. “As our College has grown and expanded, so has our reputation. Not only are we constructing new buildings, and excelling in variety of areas, but developing our new Strategic Plan. This plan will guide our College from 2019 to 2024 and our new brand will visually represent our mission and vision.”

The College plans to roll out the new brand components immediately across the campus, and will be reaching out to external partners to ensure new brand guidelines are being met.

For more information on the new Lambton College brand, the shield logo, the brand story, and additional brand pieces, go to lambtoncollege.ca/ourbrand.

Victoria Day Municipal Holiday Hours

Municipal offices and most services will be CLOSED Monday, May 21, 2018 in recognition of Victoria Day.

Other services are scheduled as follows:

EMERGENCY SERVICES – Police, Fire and Ambulance are operational 24 hours a day, every day, and are accessible by dialling “911” for emergency calls only.

LIBRARIES – All branches of the Chatham-Kent Public Library will be closed Monday, May 21. Administration offices will be closed.

RECREATION FACILITY OPERATIONS – Blenheim Gable Rees Rotary Pool and Wallaceburg Sydenham Pool are open Saturday and Sunday with regular schedules and will be closed on the holiday Monday.

RECREATION SERVICES – Contact the department directly.

CULTURAL SERVICES – Contact the department directly.

CHATHAM CAPITOL THEATRE – Contact the department directly.

CEMETERY OPERATIONS – During this time, Cemeteries staff will be available on call for funeral homes who are in need of at-need lot sales or interment orders.

GARBAGE AND RECYCLING – Collection services will be delayed by one day the week of May 21. Please refer to the Recycling and Waste Collection Guide for further details.

TRANSFER STATIONS – The Harwich and Wallaceburg Transfer Stations will be closed Monday, May 21. All other transfer stations will be open regular hours.

LEAF & YARD DEPOTS – All Leaf and Yard Depots will be closed.

PROVINCIAL OFFENCES COURT- The Provincial Offences Court will be closed on Victoria Day and will re-open on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. Please note that during office closures fines can continue to be paid on-line at www.paytickets.ca

CK TRANSIT – CK Transit services will not be operating with the exception of the Seasonal Interurban Transit Route S1 serving Chatham, Erieau and Mitchell Bay with stops in Grande Point, Pain Court, Charing Cross and Blenheim. This route starts this Friday May 18 and operates every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday including Victoria Day, Civic Holiday and Labour Day between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES BUILDING – The Health and Family Services building, including the offices of Public Health, Employment & Social Services, Housing Services and Child Care and Early Years will be closed Monday, May 21, reopening Tuesday, May 22. The Employment Resource Centres located at 240 King Street West, Chatham and 786 Dufferin Avenue, Wallaceburg, will also be closed during this time.

The Chatham-Kent Homeless Response Line is available during that time at 519-354-6628.

Essential public health services are available by calling 1-866-446-8207.

RIVERVIEW GARDENS – Reception and administrative offices will be closed May 21, but services, activities and visiting hours continue as normal. Nursing staff can be reached 24/7 by calling 519-352-4823.

PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION (PUC) at 325 Grand Avenue East will be closed Monday. The emergency call number is 519-352-6300.

ENTEGRUS at 320 Queen Street will be closed Monday.

CHATHAM-KENT TOURISM office will be closed Monday, May 21. Information may be accessed online at www.visitck.ca anytime.

Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Services Altered for Victoria Day 2018

Some healthcare services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Chatham and Wallaceburg Sites will be altered on Monday, May 21, 2018 in recognition of the Victoria Day holiday.

Routine X-rays, electrocardiograms (EKG), and ultrasounds will not be available on Monday, May 21, 2018. These departments will be staffed to meet the needs of inpatients and emergencies.

Ambulatory Care Services, Out-Patient Rehabilitation Services, Pre-Surgical Screening Services, Diabetes Education Centre, the TIA and CAD Clinics, Pulmonary Function Lab, Outpatient Lab Services, Health Records and Patient Appointment Offices will be closed on Monday, May 21, 2018.

The Chatham-Kent Mental Health & Addictions Program will be closed on Monday, May 21, 2018. For any immediate crisis, please call the crisis line at 1-866-299-7447 or visit your nearest Emergency Room.

Elston Pharmacy, located at the Chatham Site, will be closed on Monday, May 21, 2018.

The Oncology/Chemotherapy Department will be closed on Monday, May 21, 2018.

The Business Office and Cashier’s Office will be closed on Monday, May 21, 2018. Please note there are two bill changers in the building to accommodate change for coin.

Hemodialysis Care will be open on Monday, May 21, 2018.

The Emergency Departments located at Chatham and Wallaceburg hospital sites are open 24 hours daily.