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Weather forecast for Thursday, November 1, 2018

A special weather statement is in place across Chatham-Kent. More details, here.

Today – Periods of rain. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Amount 15 to 25 mm. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 this afternoon. Temperature steady near 9. UV index 1 or low.

Tonight – Periods of rain. Amount 10 to 20 mm. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low 6.

Wallaceburg Chamber Awards tonight

The Wallaceburg & District Chamber of Commerce is holding their 21st annual awards event on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at 6 p.m.

Chamber officials say this year the nominations were made by a committee who also served as the judging panel.

The nominees for the Chamber Choice Award, which will be given out for the second year in a row, were nominated and voted on exclusively by the community.

This award recognizes the best of the best when it comes to an individual who is dedicated to the Wallaceburg & District area. Nominees exemplify excellence through dedication, community leadership and achievements.

The nominee finalists are as follows (in alphabetical order):

Agricultural Award/Industrial

1. Kim O’Neil

2. Rulmeca Canada

3. McBrayne’s Feed & Supply

Technology Award

1. Authier Print & Promotional

2. Your TV

3. Wallaceburg Wellness Centre

Environmental Award

1. C-K Tree Care

2. Wallaceburg & Area Wind Concerns

3.Wallaceburg Canoe & Kayak Club

Business of the Year

1. The Stubby Goat

2. Tom & Al’s Furniture

3. Wallaceburg Retirement Residence

Entrepreneur(s) of the Year

1. Dave McCready Jr.

2. Melissa Gaylard

3. Tyler & Bria Atkins

Chip Gordon Community Builder Award

1. Wallaceburg & District Council for the Arts

2. Wallaceburg Ministerial

3. WAMBO

Community Inclusion Award

1. Badder Bus Lines

2. McDonalds

3. Select Finishing

Young Professional Award

1. Eleena deBakker

2. Lee O’Neil

3. Rachelle Floin

Volunteer of the Year

1. Elaine Lewis

2. Sandra & Eric Johnston

3. Willy Wenzel

Citizen of the Year

1. Gordon & Dee Heath

2. Jeff Wesley

3. Dr. Robert Mayo

Wallaceburg BIA Award

Recipient: Sydenham Challenge Dragon Boat Festival

Chamber Choice Award

1. Eric & Sandra Johnston

2. Karen Moran

3. Jamie Knight

The event, which will be emceed by CKXS, recognizes businesses and individuals in the Wallaceburg and district area.

The Wallaceburg Chamber of Commerce is the host of the awards gala and had no part in choosing the nominees or the winners of this event, Chamber officials say.

“We simply feel this awards presentation is something that should be done annually as there are so many dedicated members of our community that are not recognized for their ongoing devotion to making this a better place to live and work,” Misselbrook added.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.wallaceburgchamber.com, by stopping in at the office located at 152 Duncan Street (Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), via email at jill.wchamber@gmail.com or by phone at 519-627-1443.

CBD Club Star Search semi-finals tomorrow

The semi-finals are taking place November 2 and 9, with the finals being held on November 16.

November 2 singers will be:

1. Bernie Grass

2. Rose Grey

3. Al DeLaet

4. Lisa Michaud

5. Erin Ferreira

6. Laurie Goetz

7. Aubrae Kehoe

8. Paul Roesch

9. Colin Grey

November 9 singers will be:

1. Leslea Roesch

2. Spencer Alexander

3. Dave Waller

4. Marina

5. Wendy Montgomery

6. Don ‘Chicken Man’ McLean

7. Rachaelle Trembley

8. Wayne Phillips

9. Michael Francis

More details, here:

Documentary being shown on Friday in Wallaceburg

The Memories for Sale documentary is set to screen at the Jeanne Gordon Theatre in Wallaceburg on Friday, November 2 at 8 p.m.

There will be light refreshments and there is no admission fee.

For information, people can call John Gardiner at 519-627-5978.

“We had a screening of the documentary in my hometown of Hanover in early October, and we’re just trying to gauge public reaction to the film,” Gardiner said in a media release.

“Mitchell (Graszat) has already been entering it in several select film festivals and it really is a brilliant piece of work. He’s a talented young man.”

The Wallaceburg event is sponsored by the Wallaceburg and District Council for the Arts as part of its effort to promote and nurture the local arts and culture scene.

More details about the film can be read, here.