No cash for music school
A funding request from the Vernon Community Music School has been silenced, at least for now.The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee has deferred the possibility of providing support to the non-profit group to replace the foundation on its 1908 East Hill building. “The 2012 budget is already set,” said Mike Macnabb, GVAC chairperson. The request — a specific figure was never identified — will be considered as part of the 2013 budget process. GVAC is also presently working on a policy for financial grants to community organizations. The music school is attempting to raise $300,000 to replace the building’s aging foundation.
Community gardens questioned
Water service to community gardens has some politicians asking questions. The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee will charge the
cheaper agricultural rate for water for a proposed public garden at
Okanagan College. That has director Doug Dirk wondering if that will lead some residents shifting their habits. “It may become more advantageous to go to a community
garden than having a residential garden because of the cost of water,”
he said. Director Tom Ouchi doesn’t believe that scenario is likely. “The intent of a community garden is for people who
don’t have the ability to garden at home,” he said of residents in
apartments or live on small lots.
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