Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star Published: September 26, 2009 12:00 PM
Vernon taxpayers could be pumping significant dollars into some community projects. The city’s finance committee is recommending that council provide about $87,300 to four organizations that have made formal funding requests. “We’ve used the money wisely to support the community during a time of great need,” said Coun. Patrick Nicol.The largest chunk of money is $30,000 for the Teen Junction Youth Centre and the Junction Literacy Centre, which has seen provincial funding disappear. Without assistance, there was the possibility that the centre would shut down Oct. 31.“You can’t not be moved by what they’ve done,” said Nicol of the group’s youth-based programs.The centre had asked the city for $40,000.
The finance committee is also recommending $15,000 for the Kalamalka Highlanders Band, which has seen provincial grants cease.“They are very youth oriented and they have never come to us before,” said Nicol, adding that the band participates in a number of special city events.
A total of $20,000 is also planned for Vernon Winter Carnival and its 50th anniversary.“A portion of that will go to the snow sculptures competition at Silver Star and some of it to fireworks,” said Nicol.
The committee is also recommending $22,300 for the community gardens initiative.
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