The Things Dawn Gets Us Into.....Again!!!!!
There was a big fundraiser held at the Blenheim Golf Course on Sunday evening, helping send a group of special ladies to the big Walk to End Women's Cancer next weekend in Toronto – the girls are a team of five and entry into the 60 km walk-a-thon is $2,000 per team member, so they had to raise $2,000 to get into the walk. All proceeds from the event in Toronto go to Princess Margaret Hospital. So, the name of the team......The Things Dawn Gets Us Into...Again....says this is a team that likes to have fun and Blenheim Golf Course was the place for fun for sure on Sunday. There were raffles, horse races, great food and live music as the girls finished off their successful fundraising efforts. cktimes' photographer John Gardiner dropped by the event and snapped these photos.....
HOWARD MUTUAL MEDICAL CENTRE IN RIDGETOWN TO BE MADE POSSIBLE BY MAJOR DONATION FROM HOWARD MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Howard Mutual Insurance Company announced last Friday the donation of $1.5 million to the newly-formed Howard Mutual Foundation created to fund the Howard Mutual Medical Centre in Ridgetown. President and CEO of Howard Mutual Insurance Company Stephen Benishek says “we are giving back to the community we have served for 119 years”. It is expected that the Howard Mutual Medical Centre will serve not only Ridgetown but also Moraviantown residents.
WORKING TOGETHER BRINGS SOLAR COMPANY TO WALLACEBURG
The Wallaceburg & District Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Committee (EDC) would like to welcome Mecasolar / Proinso to Wallaceburg. The result of several months of effort by GSL Group and its president Steve Bilodeau, who included C-K Economic Development Dept and the EDC to provide assistance to Mecasolar.
Fairfield does indeed come alive each Labour Day!!!
Friends of Fairfield Museum hosted their annual "Fairfield Comes Alive" re-enactment weekend over Labour Day and chair of the Friends, Gayle Allen, told cktimes that this was the biggest crowd the event had attracted during its 11 year history. The re-enactment, which included a nighttime Lantern Walk this year for the first time, featured plenty of pioneer crafts and a battle re-enactment as well. This was a special year for the special weekend as Fairfield Museum is holding its 50th anniversary celebrations this year. Fairfield is an extremely important War of 1812 historical site. cktimes' photographer John Gardiner visited the site and snapped these photos....
CAPITOL THEATRE GRAND OPENING
The official Grand Opening of the Capitol Theatre in Chatham has been scheduled for Friday September 17 at 10 AM. Everybody is invited. Trumpets will blow and representatives of all three levels of government, the Capitol Theatre Association, community donors and citizens will flip the switch that lights up the grand marquee on King Street. Free tours of the totally restored and improved theatre will follow the ceremony.
Gary takes Strides for Safety in cross community trek
As I zoomed down the old Highway 21 on Sunday heading for Fairfield Museum, I saw the image of a lonely walker coming along the highway. He looked a little footsore and a little the worse for wear, but what would you say to a man on such a mission.....but good work, Gary, you do the community proud. CKXS radio personality and Chatham-Kent Children's Safety Village President Gary Patterson walked across Chatham-Kent over the Labour DAy weekend to raise awareness and money for the Safety Village. cktimes' editor john Gardiner snapped a photo of him while Safety village executive director Barb Lovell followed behind in the van....
OLD AUTOS TELEVISION IS HISTORY: SST IS BORN
After a successful five year run "Old Autos Television" is wrapping up, but will be replaced with a new show produced by Chatham-Kent based Maverick Multimedia Inc.
Blenheim-Harwich Horticultural Society ringing in fall gardening
The Blenheim-Harwich Horticultural Society is ringing in fall gardening with a special guest speaker from the Horticultural Dept of Windsor’s St. Clair College and staff advisor of the St. Clair College Landscape Horticulture Club– Professor Jay Terryberry. Jay will be coming with the latest information on the horticultural world and this is the opportunity to bring your notepad and get all your questions answered. Meeting will be held on Monday, Sept 20th at 7:30 pm in the lower level of the Trinity Anglican Church, 100 Ellen St., Blenheim. For more details phone 519-354-6968 or 519-676-4541.
St. Clair College to Host Barenaked Ladies
Windsor, Ontario - On Saturday, October 9th (Thanksgiving Weekend) at 7:00 pm, St. Clair College will be hosting one of Canada’s most successful and highly respected bands, Barenaked Ladies.
Great Big Sea Sold Out!
CHATHAM, ONTARIO – Just two weeks away from the official ribbon cutting and the launch of the RBC Opening Festival, the Chatham Capitol Theatre has announced yet another sold out performance. East coast mega stars “Great Big Sea” have now filled all 1,214 seats in the theatre for their concert on October 2nd.
Thames Talbot Land Trust seeks to protect new Nature Preserve.
The Thames Talbot Land Trust is in the midst of a public campaign to purchase the Tanager Tract near West Lorne. The Trust will be hosting naturalist-guided tours of the property on Saturday September 11th, Sundays October 3rd and 24th. All tours begin at 1:00PM. Meet on Kerr Rd, 600m south of Queens Line. (South of 401 and west of West Lorne).
ONE, TWO POINT AND AERIAL PERSPECTIVE WITH LEONARD JUBENVILLE
Students will learn how to develop perspective. Perspective helps create believable three-dimensional space in any artwork - whether you work on paper, board or canvas. During the class students will use pencil, pastels, and drawing paper to sketch and practice the fundamentals with Leonard’s guidance.
FASD Day September 9, 2010
Every year on September 9, International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day is observed. People are called to remember the dangers of drinking during pregnancy and the struggles of families dealing with FASD. The first FASD day was celebrated on September 9, 1999. This day was chosen because it is the ninth day of the ninth month. This reflects the nine months of pregnancy during which women should abstain from alcohol.
One, two point and aerial perspective with Leonard Jubenville September 20th 2010
This class will teach you the basics of one, two point and aerial perspective!
The Rapid Risk Factor Surveillance System (RRFSS): Learning more about the health of Chatham-Kent residents
Beginning this week, Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit will survey area residents each month to help identify prevailing health issues in the Municipality. Since 2000, various public health units have participated in this survey, known as the Rapid Risk Factor Surveillance System (RRFSS). The purpose of this system is to provide timely data relevant to local public health needs. RRFSS is used to monitor key public health issues and results are used to support program planning and evaluation, to advocate for public policy development, and to improve community awareness regarding the risks for chronic and infectious diseases and injuries.
