The Grand River Agricultural Society recently presented cheques to community groups for renovating and upgrading their facilities and other projects.
On March 21, donations were awarded to the Elora Curling Club and the Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society by the GRAS, owner/operator of Grand River Raceway, at the Elora track.
The Elora Curling Club was awarded $3,500 towards upgrading the ice plant. The funds will be directed to the purchase of a high efficiency compressor motor in efforts to conserve energy and reduce hydro costs.
The Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society received $2,000 toward its renovations of the agricultural building on its property. The organization celebrates its 160th Old Tyme Fair from Aug. 5 to 7.
On April 17, a donation of $5,000 was awarded to MennoHomes to assist with the exterior landscaping of a barrier-free housing complex in Elmira.
On April 21, the Waterloo Wellington Dufferin branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA WWD) was presented with a donation for $26,250. The funding supports a nutrition program for JK, SK and Grade 1 students.
