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THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015
News Bridgework Elaine Weaver/Special to The Chatham Voice
Front Construction of Windsor has been selected to complete repairs to the 88-yearold Thamesville Bridge which crosses the Thames River on Victoria Road. The firm’s bid of $259,357 was the lowest of six bids, only one of which was from a Chatham-Kent firm. Work on the superstructure is expected to be completed by the end of October. The bridge will remain open in a single-lane format during the project. This work will allow the bridge to remain sound while a more comprehensive repair project will be undertaken within the next few years.
Under the Stars
M.C.B.N. presents an evening to celebrate our 10th Anniversary and acknowledge our success, goals and people of our Non-Profit Organization for children.
Friday, August 14th John D. Bradley Centre 565 Richmond St., Chatham
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The evening will include Meet and Greet sponsored by Bayside Brewing Co and Early Acres Estate Winery 4 Course Dinner. Entertainment by Six String Nation, Face 4 Radio, dancing and a late night buffet. Tickets: $75.00/person Children: $50.00 No tickets available at the door
Cocktail reception at 5:30p.m. Gala dinner at 6:30p.m. Dancing & Entertainment to follow
For more information or for tickets please contact: Jennifer: jennifer@makechildrenbetternow.org 519-358-1451 ext. 2252 Becky: becky@makechildrenbetternow.org 519-358-1451 ext.2251
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In laying out the series of events since the charity put out the pool tender and signed the contract with New Wave Pools back in December 2013 for a pool to be installed by June 2014, Butterfield said it was the responsibility of the charity to apply for a permit, which it did. The problem started when the permit application required information only the contractor could supply. After speaking to his lawyer, Rossignol said he was advised not to comment, as
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Butterfield said the SVDP is currently exploring its legal options in dealing with the situation. A complaint was made to the Chatham-Kent Police Service, however, Const. Renee Cowell said the issue between New Wave Pools and the SVDP has “been deemed a civil matter.” Meanwhile, fundraising to help pay for the pool continues. Anyone wishing to help out can visit http:// www.youcaring.com/thekids-who-attend-camp-vincent-362846.
have approval through the municipality. Chatham-Kent Council approved a bylaw Monday night requiring that all bins be required to have the charity’s name, charitable number and contact information on them. Bins are required to be one metre away from a property line and not be placed so as to interfere with parking and visibility. Charities must have a letter from the property owner ap-
proving the placement. Kevin Smith, CEO of Goodwill Industries in Essex, Kent and Lambton, said there exists a problem with some businesses dropping bins off without property owners’ permission. He said such efforts harm donations made to local groups. Charities that don’t comply will be subject to having bins removed and face a $500 fine.
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legal action is pending. He did admit the allegations have seriously impacted his business, as he’s had to lay off his entire crew. Part of the issue that also upsets the SVDP president is the fact a portion of the money for the pool project was a bequest from a beloved parish priest, Fr. Jim Williams, who retired from Blessed Sacrament Church in Chatham and died in May 2011. That bequest was part of the $60,000 raised for the pool project from donations and grants.
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