Gerry the Gardener Turns 100

Gerry turned 100 years old on February 5th.  He was presented with the Freedom of the City award by Mayor Buchanan at North Vancouver City Hall for his work in the garden.  A few students from our class were able to attend.  CBC, CTV, and the North Shore News covered the event.

Unfortunately, days before the ceremony Gerry had a fall.  He was able to attend the event in a wheelchair but had to return to the hospital where he is recovering.  When he is able to join us, Brooksbank will celebrate his birthday with him.

In the meantime we have created 3 banners (Happy / 100th Birthday / Gerry) which are covered with hand prints of Brooksbank students.  A rhododendron was purchased as a gift.  Students from our class dug the hole and planted it.