Thompson was judged yesterday on community appearance. The Communities in Bloom judges toured our city all day and met with some community leaders. One judge,  Darrell Graham,  says the program isn't just about flowers.

“This program is so good for the whole community.  I know it says Communities in Bloom and people think its just flowers but the whole community is blooming. It’s their community. The better they can make it the better it is for them. I am just pointing out the good and bad so they can make it better.”

Although news about what Thompson received in bloom ratings won’t be released until later this fall,  Graham says Thompson has improved in the last few years. He mentioned how impressed the judges were on our play structures, walking paths and the Splash Park.

Last year Thompson had 4 blooms out of the possible 5.