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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 2016-11-30, Page 7Wednesday, November 30, 2016 • Lucknow Sentinel 7 Highway of Heroes tree initiative looks for local support Suzanne Andrews Contributor The Highway of Heroes — A Tree For Every Hero initiative was explained at the Ontario Horticultural Convention this past summer Many hort groups have made donations towards this venture and the Lucknow group felt it would also be inter- ested in donating towards this tribute to our veterans. A motion at our last meet- ing was passed to send a donation of $150. The town of Lucknow and surrounding area has always been very proud of the con- tributions of our veterans over the years, and other individuals may also be interested in making per- sonal donations as well. A donation can be made in anyone's name, and does not only have to be in mem- ory of someone killed in action. Our society passed a motion at their November meeting to send a donation to this initiative. Our Horticultural group will also be planting many of the 150th Anniversary Com- memorative tulips this fall, with the hope that everyone will enjoy a good display of red and white next spring. The following is an expla- nation on the tree planting initiative: Ontario's Macdonald - Cartier Freeway, better known as Highway 401, is the main transportation cor- ridor linking Windsor with Quebec City, and crosses through some of the most densely populated areas in Canada. In 2007, a 170 kilo- metre portion of the highway stretching from CFB Trenton to the Don Valley Parkway (and later Keele Street) in Toronto was designated the Highway of Heroes, reflect- ing its use as the route for funeral convoys carrying fallen Canadian Forces ser- vice men and women from CFB Trenton to the coroner's office in Toronto. We love trees....and we especially love native Cana- dian trees. There are teams of experts collaborating on this project who under- stand the biology and ecol- ogy of native trees. In coop- eration with the Vineland Research & Innovation Cen- tre, we're using scientific research to guide our tree selection process within the transportation corridor. How will we plant 117,000 trees? - with the right people of course. Our partners include Landscape Lobb critical of Liberal's Fiscal Update saying it's an "insult" to rural Canadians The Liberal government announced new infrastructure funding and changes to previ- ously announced infrastructure spending in Budget 2016, dur- ing the Nov 4 Fiscal Update. These changes leave rural Canada out of most infra- structure funding options. The fiscal update prom- ised $81 billion in new infra- structure spending for initia- tives across the country, of which $25.9 billion will be viable over the next 11 years for public transit infrastruc- ture projects, $21.9 billion for green infrastructure pro- jects, $21.9 billion for social infrastructure projects, $10.1 billion for trade and trans- portation infrastructure pro- jects and only $2 billion dol- lars for rural and northern communities. Rural Canadians have only been allocated 2.5% of the Liberal government's infra- structure fund, said Con- servative Huron Bruce MP Ben Lobb in a media release. This news is coupled with the announcement that $15 billion that was promised in budget 2016 to communities for infrastructure projects will instead be used by the ruling Trudeau Liberals to finance a new infrastructure bank. Lobb said this will only provide funding projects worth $100 million or more, virtually guaranteeing most rural communities across Canada will not qualify. "This Fiscal Update is an insult to rural Canadians," said MP Ben Lobb. "Remov- ing $15 billion previously available to communities to create a centralized infra- structure bank will not benefit Canadians; it only create a new level of bureau- cratic red tape." Lobb said infrastructure funding should be fairly available to all Canadians, not just those who live in cit- ies and added that "Rural Canada needs infrastructure funding, and the 2.5% funding allocation will leave our communities out" To date only 1% of the announced infrastructure projects have begun construction. Lobb's opposition Con- servative Party said the rul- ing Liberal government con- tinues to promise huge deficits will create jobs and economic growth "but clearly their plan is not working and Canadians are stuck with the bill." Busy weekend of hockey action for Lucknow Legends The Lucknow Legends had a busy weekend, first hosting Woolwich on Sat- urday night and then trav- elling to Wilmot on Sunday. Saturday the girls skated away with a 2-0 win due to Riley Aitch - is ons amazing perfor- mance in net. Katie Smith and Missy Kuik set up Jus- tine Hart for a goal in the first period and then Smith and Kuik teamed up again to set up Julie Binning on the point. Sunday was not a day of rest for the girls as the took on a fiesty Wilmot team. Smith started the scoring off with a goal from Kelsie Murley and Kuik. Dru Austin shelfed the second goal with a pass from Binning. After falling behind in the second Diane Bushell got the tying goal from Murley. Smith sent Hart on a breakaway goal and then she gave Kuik a gimme goal on the open net for the 5-3 win Riley Aitch- ison once again stood tall in net. The Legends travel to Stratford next Saturday night. Ontario (the trade associa- tion of tree and plant grow- ers), Forests Ontario (the tree planting organization, empowered by the Govern- ment of Ontario to plant 50,000,000 trees by 2025.) and Maple Leaves For- ever who are dedicated to increasing the coverage of native maple trees through- out southern Ontario. What's involved in tree planting & care? Transplanted trees along the Highway of Heroes will face harsh conditions. To ensure the Tribute flourishes, our experts will prepare the ground, choose the right spe- cies for the right soil, and plan a watering and maintenance program for the first two years. Each community can help keep their leg of the Trib- ute alive and well. There are over 200 specific planting sites identified by our comprehensive Land- scape Master Plan. Designed by award winning Land- scape Architect Ron Koudys, the plan looks at a number of factors including: • local topography, soil type and condition, prevail- ing wind and weather, views from the highway and line of site, ground and surface water, Setback distance from the highway, and available room for planting. We need Canadians to come together in a historic effort to honour our fallen soldiers. With your help, we can create the Highway of Heroes Tribute: a living, breathing memorial for the Canadians in our families and communities who have given their lives. Make a gen- eral donation to support plantings along The Highway of Heroes Tribute. Tax receipts are provided for donations of $25 or more. Many people have asked if they can give the "Gift of Remembrance" and honour a family member. The answer is YES. Make a donation and gift a tree to a child, grandchild, or loved one. You can honour a specific fallen soldier (a rela- tive or family member), or honour the tribute in general with your gift. For donations over $150 you'll receive a unique com- memorative certificate along with information about Can- ada's fallen heroes and the sacrifice they made to keep Canada strong and free - a great educational opportu- nity to share with the next generation. For more information go to hohtribute.ca. Submitted Lucknow Central Public School principal Mark Kolohon recently accepted a $350 donation from Lucknow Legion Branch 309's Dayle Taylor, from the proceeds of a barbecue held at LCPS during Meet the Teacher night. A previous post had the school donating to the Legion, which was M incorrect. Lucknow Minor Hockey Scores Novice Rep Sunday Nov 27 Lucknow (0) vs Minto (1) Saturday Nov. 26 - Luc - know (3) vs South Bruce (5) Goals by Brody Gibson (2), Colton Maki Sunday Nov. 20 Lucknow (2) vs Wallace (3) Goals by Colton Maki, Nolan Moffat. Bantam Development Nov. 16 - Lucknow 2, Central Perth 4. CONTINUED ON PAGE 9 Information Session On Wind Turbine Investigation Residents of Huron County are invited to an information session hosted by the Huron County Health Unit. The session is about the upcoming investigation related to reported human health concerns associated with residential proximity to industrial wind turbines. There will be information on the investigation survey, and time for residents' questions. December 6, 2016 • 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Huron County Health Unit Health and Library Complex, 77722B London Road, Clinton, Ontario. Please let us know if you plan to attend at 519-482-3416 (Dial 0 to speak to receptionist).