16 — Friday, June 27, 1997 — North Shore News

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Civic pride is
in full bloom

North and West Van in running

THE districts of North and West Vancouver are
both vying for the national titles of Communities
in Bloom.

The federally funded initiative was begun in 1995 as a way to
boost civic pride, conmuunity spirit and environmentai awareness.

West Vancouver is gearing up for a win in the 20,001 to
50,000 population category. “We're going for the gold,” said
parks superintendent Bill Reid, whose municipality was a provin-
cial finalist last year. Judging is July 30.

This is the first year the District of North Vancouver has been
involved. The District is competing with Kelowna to represent the
province in the 50,001 to 100,000 population category. Judging
in the District is July 31. Fifty tive per cent of the judging is based
on landscaped area, floral arrangements and turf, but the judges
also look at residential neighborhoods, heritage conservation,
environmental initiatives and community involvement.

To get involved, West Van residents can pick up a brochure
from the Communities in Bloom display table at Park Royal's
south mall this Saturday or contact Reid at 925-7137. North Van
District residents can contact Richard Boulton at the Parks depart-
ment, 990-3830.

— Layne Christensen

THE District of North Vancouver’s manager of urban
parks Richard Boulton (right) is hoping the munici-
pality will make it ic the finals of Communities in
Bloom, a nationwide initiative that recognizes munic-
ipal beautification. Pictured with nim are foremen

Alan Lizee (left) and Dave Pasko.

Digging
for the
real dirt

YOU can save time,
work and money by
“recycling” grass clip-
pings.

In Here’s che Dirt!, the
GVRD’s guide to home
composting, lawn-care
experts bust the myth that
Brass clippings left on the
lawn cause thatch,

When clippings are
allowed to decompose natu-
rally they act as a free nitro-
gen-rich fertilizer, add
water-saving mulch and
encourage soil aeration by
earthworms, the article says.

Left on the lawn, small
clippings wiil decay quickly.
They ean even be spread in a
thin layer over vegetable and
flower beds. Grass treated
with pesticides should not
be used on food crops, how-
ever,

The article also suggests
that you not cut more than
one-third of the grass blade,
always use a sharp mower
blade and mow only when
the grass is dry.

For a copy of the free
brochure Lawn Care’ Made
Fao call the GVRD at 436-

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