`Hot Rods' show is for the dogs, and cats.Byline: Debbie LaPlaca CHARLTON - The Friends of the Charlton Animal Shelter "Dog Pound" redirects here. For the rap group, see Tha Dogg Pound. An animal shelter is a facility that houses homeless, lost or abandoned animals; primarily a large variety of dogs and cats. is rolling out the town's first car show to benefit homeless dogs and cats. FOCAS FOCAS Fellowship Of Christian Anglers Society FOCAS Forward Crash Avoidance Systems FOCAS Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies FOCAS Flag Officer Carriers and Amphibious Ships (Royal Navy until Mid 80s) , established last summer, has about 80 members who are on a mission to build a new municipal animal shelter. The group's first major event "Hot Rods for Homeless Animals" is scheduled to run from 2 to 11 p.m. Aug. 8 at Howlett Lumber, 28 Trolley Crossing Road. The rain-or-shine event offers family-friendly entertainment with live music, food, and "smokin' hot cars and tricked-out bikes," according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the organizers. Trophies will be awarded at 6:30 p.m. in categories such as Hot Rod Best in Show, Antique Best in Show, Best Bike and Best Vintage Bike. Assistant Animal Control Officer Brent W. Sellew said the idea came to him while reading Telegram & Gazette articles several months ago about the uncertain fate of the Summer Nationals in Worcester. "That's when I first thought of doing something in our town on a smaller scale that would be a benefit for our community," Mr. Sellew said. "The buzz around town is we are going to have quite a turnout." That's good news because the event is expected to cost an estimated $8,000, some of which is needed to hire two EMTs, six police officers and two firefighters for safety and security. Oliver Howlett is donating use of his property, and adjacent businesses have contributed by donating funds and space. "This event is huge for us; this will really get us moving," said Assistant Animal Control Officer Lisa A. Westwell, noting it's all about the strays and "providing a safe, clean facility, while these animals are in our care." Voters at the October town meeting approved $96,342 from the stabilization fund Stabilization fund may refer to:
tr.v. re·fur·bished, re·fur·bish·ing, re·fur·bish·es To make clean, bright, or fresh again; renovate. re·fur the dog pound on Old Town Road. FOCAS has set its sights on raising an additional $125,000 to outfit and operate the shelter as well as to provide educational programs relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc animal health, disease and cruelty. The old shelter was razed raze also rase tr.v. razed also rased, raz·ing also ras·ing, raz·es also ras·es 1. To level to the ground; demolish. See Synonyms at ruin. 2. To scrape or shave off. 3. in April and ledge has been removed by volunteers. Bertin Engineering of Southbridge has prepared plans for the shelter at no charge. To date, Mr. Sellew said, about $40,000 of work has been done on the shelter at no cost to the town. "If I can give the whole $96,000 back, I will," he said. FOCAS is a nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. . Admission to the car show is $5; children younger than 10 will be admitted free. For more information, go to www.focascharlton.org. ART: PHOTO CUTLINE: The Friends of the Charlton Animal Shelter created this promotional poster for their upcoming car show, which is intended to raise money for a new municipal animal shelter. |
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