As the host municipality of The Meadows Racetrack & Casino, North Strabane receives an annual sum from part of the revenue generated by the slot machines. Supervisors have allocated part of the $2.3 million the township received this year as donations to local community organizations.

Board chairman Brian Spicer presented checks to two groups during a non-legislative meeting last night. He gave a $25,000 check to representatives of the Greater Canonsburg Public Library Board of Trustees for the library's capital campaign, then presented a $25,000 check to representatives from the Washington Area Humane Society.

The idea of building a new library in nearby Canonsburg, situated near the current small library, was conceived more than a decade ago. Fundraising efforts have been going on for several years. Library vice president Manuel Pihakis thanked the supervisors for their patience and promised construction would be underway shortly.

"We have the shovels ready and we'll notify you," he said.

Earlier this year, the board donated $75,000 to Canonsburg General Hospital, located in the township, and pledged $25,000 to the Canonsburg Lake Restoration and Improvement Committee, Mr. Spicer said.

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