New Digs for APS-FH
Posted April 25, 2017 at 9:09 am by Tim Dustrude
Breaking ground for the new APS-FH facility – Julie Corey photo
A little wind and rain didn’t deter around 75 people from attending the historic ground-breaking ceremony for the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor’s New Home-New Hope Shelter Project on Saturday afternoon. The event took place under festival tents, featuring display boards outlining the 35-year history of the animal shelter, as well as information about the new facility.
APS-FH Benefactors Rebecca Pohlad and Bob and Lissa McDowell were the first to put gold shovels into the ground, marking the beginning of construction on the new facility, which should take approximately one year to complete. Chris Lawson Excavation will do the excavation work and will be followed by Greenway Construction to begin work on the 5,300 square foot building.
Julie Corey photo
APS-FH Board President, Dr. Carolyn Haugen spoke to the crowd and described how construction will progress and thanked members of the community for their support. Board member, Jaime Ellsworth also addressed the gathering and gave a brief history of the organization; explaining how the new shelter will serve the community as well as continue the life-saving work the organization has been doing for over 35 years.
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Categories: Animals, Community
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