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Cut him some slack Rumours test patience of Boutin, Hope says Hope said in the last few weeks he’s heard rumors that nearby properChatham-Kent Mayor ty were given notice that Randy Hope said of em- the large crane that domibattled downtown de- nates the construction site veloper Victor Boutin, “I is being removed and that wouldn’t blame Victor if the quality of the concrete is deficient. he packed up and left.” “The rumour about the Construction is continuing slowly Boutin’s crane is simply not true,” Everlast firm’s $50 mil- he said. “As far as the concrete, I have lion Boardwalk on “We have a man who no doubt Victor is the Thames constantly c o n d o - is prepared to invest minium, a millions in this commu- checking to make sure 1 2 - s t o r e y nity and yet the rumor everything project that mongers continue to is right. was origiThat’s the nally sup- go after him.” kind of deposed to be - Mayor Randy Hope veloper he completed is. He wants it done perin 2014. Plagued by safety vio- fectly.” Despite the concerns, lations, concrete issues, harsh weather and oth- the mayor said he has no er problems Boutin has plans to call Boutin. “The relationship I have stated publicly the project will be completed this with Victor is that I don’t year and occupied by ear- bother him with phone calls about this stuff,” ly 2016. Hope said rumors sur- he said. “If Victor has rounding the project test something to discuss or if there’s a problem, he’ll his patience. “We have a man who is call me. He has a business prepared to invest mil- to run and I have a municlions in this community ipality which requires my and yet the rumor mon- attention.” Calls to Everlast have gers continue to go after not been returned. him.” By Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com
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Yadell Innes of Chatham hangs out in the shade with Izzy during Dog Lovers Days at Tecumseh Park on the weekend. The annual event is a fundraiser for various local charities, and offered a doggie obstacle course, play area, dress-up contest and a pamper zone. Kids could get doggie tattoos as well.
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