Burris Fundraiser Aids Percheron Park Project

Burris Construction held its annual open house celebration Tuesday night, this year raising money for the construction of Percheron Park—the pocket park at the corner of Main and High streets. 

Organizers didn't immediately have exact figures for how much money was raised, but Percheron Park committee member Julie Maravich said they'd sold 350 raffle tickets for a 2013 Fiat at $100 apiece. There were also a number of auction items available at the event.

"It's just an absolutely terrific fundraiser," she said.

The Friends of Percheron Park have already raised about $40,000 on their own. , nearly half of which is for the construction of a life-size Percheron horse statue. 

Business owner William Burris not only pledged all his fundraising dollars to the project, but has also offered to build the park at cost. 

"It's everything," Maravich said of Burris' commitment to the project. "We're so, so grateful."

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Visit the Friends of Percheron Park website to make a donation to the park project.