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The Western Fair Association announced two major donations
from their Community Enhancement Fund on opening day of the
annual fair.
A $15,000 donation was made to Ridgetown College. These funds
will be used to help build the colleges new Rural Development
Centre. The Western Fair Association is an agricultural society
and a major supporter of agricultural education in south-western
Ontario.
A $10,000 donation was made to the London and Area Food Bank.
These funds will assist the Food Bank in their recent purchase
of new facilities at 926 Leathorne Street in London.
Three other major donations will be announced throughout
the Fair (September 9-18). Watch for media updates announcing
these events.
The Western Fair Community Enhancement Fund was established
from a 1% collection of slot machine revenue. The fund has
been active since 2002 and at the end of this year's Western
Fair will have donated over $300,000 to local community organizations.
Western Fair is a vibrant community based organization that
resolves to be a valued and supportive corporate citizen in
the communities it serves.
Anne Eadie
Community Development Manager
Western Fair Association
438-7203 EX# 223 or 201
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