City issues grants

By Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star Published: June 14, 2013 1:00 AM Taxpayers’ dollars have been handed out to a number of community activities.  Vernon council has approved a total of $24,795 in grants to five separate organizations. “People are more aware of the grants here because of reductions elsewhere (senior government),” said Coun. Juliette Cunningham. “Some organizations have come more than one time and we’re trying to spread it around.” Council has approved a one-time grant of $1,500 for the Rotary Club of Vernon/Silver Star to operate the Wings and Wheels event. There will also be $1,745 for bleachers, garbage cans and securing event insurance. The Literacy and Youth Initiatives Society will receive a one-time grant of $4,000 for seniors computer support while there will also be one-time funding of $1,050 for the Kalamalka Highlanders Band for kilt replacement. Other one-time grants include $1,500 for the Vernon Concert Band (insurance and facility rental) and $15,000 for the Upper Room Mission (fire suppression system). The city denied a $2,500 request from the Community Foundation of the North Okanagan to produce a Vital Signs report. Council is also considering a financial request from the Royal Canadian Legion to assist with restructuring of the branch, storage costs and insurance.