From left to right are Art Stirling, -chair of the Friends of the new Animal Shelter, Foundation representative Anne Fisher, Hula and Jim Sanson of the foundation. (Photo courtesy of
Lynn McGeachy)The new animal shelter in Chatham is one step closer to becoming a reality thanks to another big donation.
The Howard J. Rees Foundation handed over $50,000 on Wednesday to the Friends of the New Animal Shelter.
That puts them well past the 50% mark of their fundraising goal.
Construction of the new shelter should begin next spring across from the current facility on Park Ave. in Chatham. When the new facility is completed, it will be turned over to the municipality.
Larry Hutchins is running to be one of two Ward 7 councillors, representing the northeast part of Chatham.
The Detroit Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays, while the Pistons are headed to Game 7
The event was a formal tribute to the professionals who serve serve as the backbone of local health care.
No injuries are reported after a shed fire west of Wallaceburg, but damage is estimated at $150,000.
A house fire in Chatham has caused an estimated $250,000 in damage.
Sandra Dorner is running to be one of two Ward 8 councillors, representing the south part of Chatham.
