Morning Coffee – By Aaron Hall
Weather forecast for Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Today – Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning with 40 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h late this morning. High 30. Humidex 39. UV index 10 or very high.
Tonight – Partly cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers early this evening and risk of a thunderstorm. Clearing this evening. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 17.
‘3Rivers Roll’ tonight in Wallaceburg
Inspired by a ‘Slow Roll’ event held in Detroit, Community Living Wallaceurg is bringing their own version of the event North of the border.
Organizers say 3Rivers Roll is an hour long (13 km) bicycle route through western Wallaceburg with a slow, relaxed pace. It is being held on Wednesday, July 19 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
It’s not a race, but a slow roll through various neighborhoods of Wallaceburg.
“My sister invited me down (to the Slow Roll in Detroit) and it is an event that in seven years has gone from 50 people to 5,000 people every single Monday night,” said Kevin Cavanagh, a local funeral director and the president of the Community Living Wallaceburg board of directors.
“The thing I noticed about it was that it was completely inclusive. It’s just people on bicycles. There is no colour, race religion, or no politics. It is just people on bikes having a good time and enjoying the music.”
All bicycles, all ages, and all abilities are welcome.
Organizers are encouraging people to bring their own music, decorate their bike and join in the fun.
People are gathering at the Wallaceburg Library parking lot at 6:30 p.m., and will be departing at 7 p.m. and arriving back at the Library to continue the tailgate party around 8 p.m. or 8:30 p.m. People are being asked to park in the old Liquidation World parking lot, across from the post office
Join us July 19 for our #3RiversRoll event – all ages, abilities and bikes welcome for this fun community bike ride! https://t.co/M89TFXOsA2 pic.twitter.com/7Lgmvzpblw
— CL Wallaceburg (@CLWallaceburg) 29 June 2017
Readers don’t agree with Khadr payout
A polarizing topic was discussed last week on the Sydenham Current, following the news that Omar Khadr has received a $10.5M settlement from the Canadian government to go along with an apology.
Check out our coverage, here.
Here are the results of our poll question:
Do you agree with the $10.5M payout and apology for Omar Khadr?
No 91.67% (209 votes)
Yes 5.26% (12 votes)
Undecided 3.07% (7 votes)
Total Votes: 228
Poll: Road reconstruction project delay
A major road reconstruction project in Wallaceburg has been delayed and the completion date has been extended by a month.
On Tuesday, officials with the Municipality of Chatham-Kent provided an update on the reconstruction project for McNaughton Avenue and Murray Street in Wallaceburg.
“The reconstruction of McNaughton Avenue and Murray Street, Community of Wallaceburg, was originally targeted to be completed by Friday, July 21st 2017,” Municipal officials said in a press release.
“During the excavation phase, areas of insufficient road base and abandoned sewer lines were discovered that have caused delays in construction. The completion date for this project is now being extended to August 25th, 2017. This extension allows for the contractor to move forward with the reconstruction in the most effective and efficient way to ensure quality and public safety are priority.”
Read more, here.
How do you feel about this news?
Let us know by voting below:
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Photo of the day
Kevin Cavanagh posted the following on social media about the the bike ride tonight: “3Rivers Roll will be Police escorted and Community Living’s own Alisha Allaer (pictured on the right) will be driving the sweeper vehicle that will pick up any cyclists that have mechanical difficulties so that you can truly ride with no worries.”
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