Disaster fund delivers $80,000 to evacuees

WHEATLEY — On September 27, the Wheatley Disaster Relief Fund was able to give out cheques totalling $80,000 to residents directly affected by the August 26 explosion.

Lauren Anderson announced on Facebook that they were aiming for a $60,000 total, but ended up releasing $80,000 to needy families.

Families in need are required to fill out the proper forms so that they can be qualified by those in charge.

Elsewhere, a t-shirt drive has raised $1,750 toward the Relief Fund. Julia Ottley, who now lives over three hours away, began her quest six weeks ago to help in any way she could. She was quickly able to surpass her goal of selling 100 shirts.