Morning Coffee – By Aaron Hall
How can the graffiti be stopped in Wallaceburg?
After the new playground equipment, the walking bridge and several other spots in Wallaceburg were tagged with graffiti last week, we asked our readers what they thought could be done to stop the vandalism.
Here are the results of our poll:
How can the graffiti be stopped in Wallaceburg?
Tougher fines, punishment 33.57% (47 votes)
Installation of security cameras 22.86% (32 votes)
Increased police presence 18.57% (26 votes)
Launching a Neighbourhood Watch group 13.57% (19 votes)
Educating youth at home and school 11.43% (16 votes)
Total Votes: 140
Here is our coverage on the incident from last week:
– Wallaceburg tagged with obscene, vulgar graffiti
– Community steps up to clean graffiti in Wallaceburg
Lions Club holding FREE BBQ event
In order to restore some community pride, the new Wallaceburg Lions Club, which is in the works, are going to be holding an event coming up at Colwell Park in Wallaceburg.
The Petrolia Lions group, who has been helping get the Wallaceburg group off the ground, will be bringing their massive food truck on Tuesday, May 16 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Burgers, hot-dogs and fresh cut fries will be available, all for a free goodwill donation.
All the proceeds will be given to the Wallaceburg Splash Pad group.
No more four-way stop on Murray Street, poll question
As we reported on Saturday, the all-way stop control installed at the intersection of Murray Street and Reaume Avenue in the community of Wallaceburg will be removed on Friday May 12, 2017 and replaced with a two-way stop control and a pedestrian crossover signal.
Municipal officials say the northbound and southbound stop signs on Murray Street will be removed, leaving a two-way stop control for eastbound and westbound traffic on Reaume Avenue.
Pedestrians crossing Murray Street will be able to use a new pedestrian crossover signal installed on the north side of the intersection.
Signs have been posted on Reaume Avenue warning motorists that traffic crossing the intersection on Murray Street are no longer required to stop.
“We urge all motorists to be aware of the new two-way stop control and pedestrian crossing signal while travelling through the intersection and obey the rules of the road outlined in the Highway Traffic Act,” Municipal officials stated.
The story became a hot topic on drew a ton of response on social media.
So we have to ask, is this a good idea?
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Photo of the day
Following up from last week as well, the Lou Stonehouse Memorial walking bridge in downtown Wallaceburg was cleaned up as well.
The majority of the graffiti was cleaned off by May 4.
Here is some photographic evidence:
Weather forecast for Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers this morning. Wind becoming east 20 km/h this afternoon. High 16. UV index 8 or very high.
Tonight – A few clouds. Increasing cloudiness after midnight then a few showers. Wind east 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 8.
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