Tuesday, May 30, 2006
tree proposal
here is a copy of the tree proposal i took to the Ferndale 20 year visioning....
What: all future trees planted by city be food producing whenever possible. Instead of sterile ornamental trees organically grown fruiting varieties would be planted instead. The flowering cherry would flower and produce cherries. Other great possibilities are pears, apples Asian pears, plums and the list goes on. A citizen may donate a tree and work with the city to find a suitable location.
Citizens could harvest the fruit (no fighting). A group of volunteers, working closely with the city, would commit time for harvest and clean up as needed. A program where a citizen could adopt a tree could be set up. Presentations in the schools could promote involvement by young people. Harvests could be taken to the food bank.
Willing to adopt a tree:
Peggy Borgens- 384-0861 peggyb@memes.com
Willing to serve on board/commission of citizens:
Peggy Borgens
Start immediately.
No cost: simply select different trees for trees already planned. A citizen group would be formed to ensure enthusiasm and involvement in the community.
Measure:
Harvest and clean-up done in timely manner.
Keep track of harvest brought to food bank.
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Whatcom County Dems
Whatcom County Central Committee Meeting
Garden Street Family Center (Brigid Collins)
Wednesday, May 107:00 PM
We have invited Hong Tran, another recently announced opponent of Seantor Maria Cantwell in the primary. She will discuss her stance on the issues and then there will hopefully be time for questions and answers. If you would like to read more information about her prior to the meeting, please visit:http://www.hongtran.com
Let's have a good showing and display our welcoming Whatcom spirit to our guest!
Joan Ging
Garden Street Family Center (Brigid Collins)
Wednesday, May 107:00 PM
We have invited Hong Tran, another recently announced opponent of Seantor Maria Cantwell in the primary. She will discuss her stance on the issues and then there will hopefully be time for questions and answers. If you would like to read more information about her prior to the meeting, please visit:http://www.hongtran.com
Let's have a good showing and display our welcoming Whatcom spirit to our guest!
Joan Ging
42nd Legislative district
The 42nd LD General Meeting will be held on May 13th at 10AM, at the Union Hall in Ferndale, 1064 Vista Dr. between 3rd and 4th St.
Questions? 360-758-7112
The program will be Listening Forum with County Councilmen SethFleetwood (2nd Dist.) and Carl Weimer (3rd Dist.). Bring your questions and concerns for Seth and Carl. Refreshments and open discussion on Legislative Issues will follow theprogram.
Hope to see you there!
Questions? 360-758-7112
The program will be Listening Forum with County Councilmen SethFleetwood (2nd Dist.) and Carl Weimer (3rd Dist.). Bring your questions and concerns for Seth and Carl. Refreshments and open discussion on Legislative Issues will follow theprogram.
Hope to see you there!
Sunday, May 07, 2006
upcoming senate race
i had a chance to meet with Mark Wilson, who is a Democratic candidate for senate. he will challenge Maria Cantwell in the primary. he spoke to a newly formed group here in Ferndale today. i have posted my personal views here.
