Community garden support has taken root. The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee will provide the Community Garden Network with $7,500 in 2013 to hire an administrator. There is no guarantee of future funding but director Bob Spiers believes there may be pressure. “If we lock ourselves in this year, it will be difficult to go to another model,” he said. The co-ordinator would oversee the day-to-day operations of the two existing gardens — East Hill and West Vernon school — and a proposed site at Okanagan College. “There is definitely interest (in community gardens),” said Tannis Nelson, GVAC’s community development co-ordinator. “It’s a recreation option for people.”
Cultural grants awarded
The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee has agreed to early budget approval so $30,000 can be presented to six groups. “Some of the organizations need a yes or no to start working on their projects,” said Tannis Nelson, community development co-ordinator. Funds will go to the Caetani Cultural Centre, the Greater Vernon Museum, the Kalamalka Highlanders Pipe Band, Mackie Lake House, the North Okanagan Optimists Club and the North Okanagan Music Society.
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| Thursday, February 7, 2013 - 8:00 am Agenda (p.40) |
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