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Sunday, March 14, 2010
Selected articles -- Morning Star, March 14, 2010.
Is anyone evaluating the need of non-profits in Vernon according to urgency or common sense?
I can't remember ever seeing a person in a wheelchair who has been able to navigate to the lakeshore to enjoy a swim. An activity the able-bodied take for granted. How about a few grand to make a special ramp to the lake?
If tax-payer money is to be spent, spend it on services and resources that can be accessed by the 15% of the population that is physically challenged.
Progressive cities have polices re this issue. Vernon seems eager to throw money at the squeaky wheel.
Take a deep breath. Can our Para-Olympians visit all of Vernon's cultural jewels?
Is anyone evaluating the need of non-profits in Vernon according to urgency or common sense?
ReplyDeleteI can't remember ever seeing a person in a wheelchair who has been able to navigate to the lakeshore to enjoy a swim. An activity the able-bodied take for granted. How about a few grand to make a special ramp to the lake?
If tax-payer money is to be spent, spend it on services and resources that can be accessed by the 15% of the population that is physically challenged.
Progressive cities have polices re this issue. Vernon seems eager to throw money at the squeaky wheel.
Take a deep breath. Can our Para-Olympians visit all of Vernon's cultural jewels?