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Salvation Army Kettle Drive a big success this year

This year’s Salvation Army Kettle Drive here in Stratford has come to an end.

Pam Edwards is the kettle co-ordinator.

She says the Salvation Army had a good year:

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Edwards attributes some of that success to the Salvation Army’s reputation:

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This year’s goal had been $100,000.

The Salvation Army uses the money raised to help people locally.

Patrick Grapes
Patrick Grapes
I'm the news anchor for 1240 CJCS and 107.7 2DayFM here in Stratford. If you have any news tips drop me an email at pgrapes@2dayfm.ca or give me a call at 519-271-2216.

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