The next meeting for a new community association for the southside of Wallaceburg is taking place at the Museum tonight.
It will begin at 6:30 p.m. and all are welcome to attend.
Some positive results and action stemmed from the last Chatham-Kent Police Community Mobilization group meeting held last month.
“I was very impressed with the second meeting,” Lori Turner told the Sydenham Current after the November meeting.
“There were new people we didn’t see last time. Everyone had lots of ideas about events and activities they’d like to see happen on the southside, especially the Wallace Street area. Suggestions included neighbourhood beautification plans and events for children and families and we are already planning our first event in January.”
Turner added: “I think it’s important for us all to know our neighbours and we all want to have a sense of pride in our neighbourhood,” Turner said.
“There is proven success in taking on projects and seeing them through as a group.”
Marjorie Crew, one of the coordinators for the Chatham-Kent Police Community Mobilization group, said she was impressed with the outcome.
“There was some really good discussion around what they want to see, where they want to see some improvements,” Crew told the Sydenham Current.
“It’s good and encouraging, and there are a lot of things collectively they were bringing up and we will be able to steer them in the right direction and get those answers and get assistance with certain things. Really it is about coming together and finding out what you can do collectively, because collectively is where you will have the most positive impact.”
A Facebook page was launched following the meeting, along with plans to hold their first event early in January.
