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Spotting positives of rainy weather
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his column returns, with a slightly wider umbrella (an appropriate word for these days) to cover activities of Communities in Bloom (CinB), Mission City Farmers Market (MCFM), and related projects contributing to the livability of our community. So it’s appropriate that CinB’s Bert Pulles and photographer Taneane Twele arrived at our door yesterday with a photo of CinB’s Garden of the Week. Two weeks ago, Mike Smith of the Hatzic Lake area provided garden advice at the market. He is using raised beds to maximize the space his property provides. Smith is also grounds keeper for the lake’s Sundorn commu-
nity and has been a local theme is water wise. CinB contest entrant. Displays will illustrate I am trying to see pos- steps to conserve this itives in this extended finite resource. rainy season. The work As for my own garof Communidening, I have ties in Bloom eliminated continues with annuals, with Living strategic planthe exception Green ning for the of plantings in next three-year hanging basperiod. Ticket kets, and have sales are in replaced with place for its anperennials for nual raffle and lower mainteGarden Party nance. On the and are availother hand, I able from all now tend two Heather CinB executive 4x4 garden members. boxes: one for The market herbs and the is also busy other for salad with the development of greens. The market has new marketing stratebeen a valuable resource gies, including the use for perennials. I was of social media. Check even able to purchase out market activities on organic fertilizer from both Facebook and Twit- Penny of Rose Brier ter. The May 28 market Cottage, another Hatzic
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Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) Draft Solid Waste Management Plan Public Consultation
Lake grower. I have just glanced at next week’s forecast, and it looks like more of the same. But the vendors will be out as usual; they have adapted to climate change and now arrive with tents or canopies. Customers also continue to show loyalty. Hanging baskets are thriving — including those in downtown, as watering is not yet an issue. Taking advantage of a lull in the rain, the farmer to the west of us was tilling his land late last night. What’s the most beneficial effect of all this moisture? We are “living green” in the truest sense. Keep blooming, Mission! Heather Stewart is a CinB and Farmers Market volunteer
Final Dewdney elementary concert happens Tuesday Dewdney Elementary School is hosting its last-ever band concert May 31 at 7 p.m. This event has been running unin-
terrupted for 46 years, said principal Jim Toth. The band program is folding because the Grade 7s will be in high school next year and there
is no one able to run the program, he said. Dewdney school is located east of Mission at 37151 Hawkins Pickle Rd.
Join us for an Open House in Mission Tell us what you think of the Draft Plan for our region’s garbage! Monday, May 30, 2011 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Early start time!) Mission Library 33247 Second Avenue, Mission x Chat with representatives from the FVRD and your municipality x Give us your feedback!
x Stop by and browse the displays x Review the Draft Plan x Refreshments and raffle draw!
Drop by anytime! Other Open House locations: May 17: Boston Bar (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm) Canyon Lanes Bowling Alley, 47585 Trans Canada Hwy, Boston Bar May 19: Agassiz (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm) Agassiz Agricultural Hall, 6800 Pioneer Avenue, Agassiz May 24: Hope (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm) Eagles Hall, 386 Fort Street, Hope May 26: Abbotsford (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm) Abbotsford Community Services, 2420 Montrose Avenue, Abbotsford May 31: Chilliwack (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm) Chilliwack Fire Hall #1, 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack To view a copy of the Draft Plan and find out how you can provide your feedback, visit our website at www.fvrd.bc.ca and click on “Solid Waste Management Plan” on the home page.
Questions? Please call: 1-800-528-0061
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