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NEW BUSINESS Earth Day: Seeds of Chanjze Pro2ram Ms. Wenger explained the Seeds of Change project is a group effort to celebrate the 40tn anniversary of Earth Day. Senior Center Administrator Jackie Anderson plans an event for Earth Day at the Senior Center each year. Also, Officer Jim Carbone, the school resource officer, sought to organize a planting project with funds he had collected. When his original plan could not be executed, Officer Carbone's resources were matched with Ms. Anderson's Earth Day ideas to expand the plan to beautify city properties and gateway areas around the City. In 2010 for the 40th anniversary of Earth Day the theme is 40 trees for 40 years. In future years the focus can be on other planting proj ects depending on donations. This will benefit the City and residents, allowing for projects not currently possible in the City budget. Word of the project is getting out slowly but not always conectly. Some residents thought if they donated money they would get a tree planted in their yard. The project is for public properties only. Some thought you would receive a memorial sign near the tree. Not only would the signs be expensive, but they would also create maintenance challenges. To accommodate this request a minimum donation for an inscribed paver has been determined to offset costs. The North Olmsted Soccer Organization would like to get involved with shade tree planting at Barton-Bradley field. Community feedback on other ideas is welcome. The goal is to create a noticeable impact in one area with each project. During lunch at the Senior Center on Earth Day, Apri122, a program and planting will take place. Landscaper Greg Malone and Officer Jim Carbone will speak on environmental topics. A separate day will be scheduled for a mass tree planting at the high school and other schools. The inspiration is that Spruce School will receive a Spruce tree; Pine School will receive a Pine tree, etc., as much as possible. Mr. Neville reported that the Olmsted Historical Society voted to give a `tree level' donation. Preserve America Stewards Program Ms. Wenger explained this national level recognition program recognizes organizations that perform outstanding preservation efforts that include youth, volunteerism, and hands-on preservation projects including labor, materials, participant knowledge, and education. The criterion also includes bringing governmental, private, and nonprofit groups together. While reading the guidelines it seemed like the Olmsted Historical Society clearly met all the criteria. It perfectly fits what's been done at Frostville Museum. The award does not include money, but offers the prestige of being recognized at a national level. Earning the award would also be beneficial for Frostville and puts the area `on the map.' Nominations are accepted four times per year. City Council currently has a resolution before them to support the nomination. Mr. Schumann said OHS is in the process of updating flyers and brochures. He will find out how long the updates are expected to take. If they won't be completed in the near future he will submit the current documents for this application. He is also in the process of gathering the