Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Moffat Funds Handed Out

(Captain Angel Sandoval accepts Moffat Family Fund contribution from Fort Frances Mayor Roy Avis)

Nine local groups have benefited in funding from the Moffat Family Fund.

More than $43,000 was distributed by Mayor Roy Avis at town council last night.

Among the recipients was the Salvation Army who received $12,650. The Rainy River district Social Services Administration Board will get $9,000 while the Fort Frances Public Library will benefit from a $6,000.

The money is to be used towards services and programs that help children and families.

Also receiving money were the Family and Children's Services for the Rainy River District ($3,000), Fort Frances Museum ($2,600), Fort Frances Highlanders Pipes and Drums ($1,000), 908 Rainy Lake Air Cadet Squadron ($2,000), St. John's Anglican Church ($3,000), Kitchen Creek Golf Club ($4,000).