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'The Stouffville program, initiated by former Mayor Sherban, would have been run by the Strawberry Festival, as it was going to be one of the attrac- tions at the festival this year. The festi- var would have managed the program, and found the sponsors and the artists. It would have eVen been willing to look after the maintenance. In other words, John Winston, general manager of Tourism London, who is initiating the tree-sculpture program, says that in his research of other communities with tree sculptures, vandalism has not been reported_to be a_ Problem. Stumped by tree decision Tourism London in'London, Ontario is about to embark upon a tree sculpture pro am. Not only has it partnered wit a local business to fund the pro- gram, it is also partnering with a local agency to engage at-risk youth in the maintenance of the tree sculptures. Orangeville has 43 tree sculptures, the last one being added April 30 of this year. The first sculpture was carved in 2002 and is doing well. The Art Walk of Tree Sculptures has been a very successful tourist attraction for that community. To view these wonderful sculptures, simply go to www.cran- geville. org. Orangeville has experienced very little vandalism of its tree sculp- turesâ€"only three or four incidents since the program started. Once complete, tree sculptures are not left to rot but are finished with either water based paints or special varnishes to preserve them. Carvings can include everything from animals to mystical creatures to local historical figures. Maintenance of the sculptures requires them be treated with a protec- tive coating anywhere from twice a year to once every three years. l was curious about this unusual Mandarithaemallemountof mmhandafavphonecaflntotm carvers and communities with tree xulpturee, I found the following Infor- meticu- Tree scul ures do not rot in four to five . ' there is no agreement on exact life of a tree ecu] ure, 1 was told it ranges from 10 to 5 years with proper maintenance. The sculp- ture itself is more or less permanent and can be removed horn the tree should the need arise. mu menial" mi: WM“ so “°° “.2.“ “Sign“ to line: yo: 's Egan to salv large trees slated semoval by ving artists cane theiruunlisinto sculptures. Councillot Maude said he felt this was not a well thou t out initiative and that it would be four or five yean before mtwo setin.Hesaidweneeded to think of the consequences of such a . Councillor Smith agrwd mall . Councillor Hargrave was conc that vandalism would occuL Council then voted to lull the program and cut down the six trees. mt: wasn't when “summon gum an we just aim '°» ##PWEMPW sue-5'03, Byhm Mmdich Join us for a barbecue lunch, cotton candy and carnival games. Putchase raffle tickets for a chance to win one of over 75 themed baskets including Sports 'Fan'atic. Scorch The Porch and It's my Party. There The Town of Whltchutch-Szouffville hurecelvedthelichavingSoc' ‘3 random Wuez Smut Award £012 . #1:: award acknowledges those who mnkeamo commitment to drowning prevention ucatioq. _ A The PC Pal is a special, hospital approved laptop preloaded with entemin- ing and educational soft- ware to help raise children's spirits, distract them from their pain and connect them to family and friends. For more information on The Starlight Starbright Foundation and the PC Pal visit www.starlight.org, scroll down to In the News and click on PC Pal. '1 am very proud of the efforts of town staff to promote drowning preven- tion education, which is truly a team effort inVOMrla? operations, reception and aquatic a f,’ stated director of lei- sure services Tom Graham. 'A provincial award like Water Smart is certainly rep- SLBdgidbellcvcnnyv- ingbacktolhecommum’ty and we are walking with the Starlight Stubright Children's Foundation to mu funds for a PC Pa] for the pediatrics um: of Markham Stouffvnlle Hospital. St. Brigid Elemcntuy School invites every- one to their 5th annual Community Pun Fm May 26, which mm 10 mm. to 2 pm. at the school. Town wins Water Smart award ByShcllebeilier St. Brigid supports Starlight Starbright Foundation wflldsobendlem auction table with items donned homfitjngidhmiflumd New the yen m a for- tune teller, a bouncer. a store and e Webldnz boo . Gauge ale spots MW MW and SPECIAL gamma: Drive, Unit 13. stoufiviue 640-WASH (9274) Call us for an Appointmor; 'Some' of the educational activities the town initiated included promotion at community events; development of new educational and awareness tools for students and the public; accessible‘and inclusive programming and promotion The society cited the town as having made an especially impressive effort in the area of water safe education for people with special n s. («curative of the quality of the town’s aqgatic pmpm.’ _ ‘uiformulon please email nbrigidfunfair®hotmfl com or call 905-640-4049. are also available for $10 each. Donations and busi- neu sponsors are greatly appreciated. for mote