<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Here's a quick update on the exciting progress of the Village Library Community Garden:</SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">A small group met last Saturday morning bright and early to get some work done on the garden.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Thanks to lots of work during the week (mostly by Bruce from the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Urban Harvest program) the sod was already cut for both the butterfly garden and the community garden. The butterfly garden is in the shape of a butterfly, very cute! There is also a load of wood chips ready for disbursement to make
pathways.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The group was able to for work about two and a half hours on Saturday before the thunder and lighting became a concern. The community garden plots are now measured and laid out, some remaining sod was dug up, the front beds were prepped for planting, and some edging was put in place. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Additionally, Denise (community member of the Village) was able to secure several donations of dirt and mulch and some food and drink items. We will be able to utilize these donations at later points.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Bruce is setting up another work day for this Saturday afternoon, May 6th, starting at 1:30 pm (weather pending) and possibly for this Sunday afternoon (again weather pending). Please call Bruce 623-0067 to check in about exact work times and weather conditions.</SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">After this weekend, the status of the garden and the current financial situation will be evaluated and further plans will be made. </SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Feel free to call or email me if you have questions.</SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Thanks! </SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Laura<o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT></o:p></DIV><p>
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