Approximately 40 people gathered to be part of the first annual tree dedication at Wallace Cumming Park in Alma.
This year there were six trees dedicated. Four trees were in memory of Courtney Gascho, Ernie Hannah and Ralph and Norma Deagle.
A fifth tree was donated by the Township of Mapleton celebrating all volunteers who assisted with the Labyrinth and Memory Arboretum Project, naming specifically those who sat on the project planning committee: Linda Scott, Lenora Arbuckle, Deb Noble and Chris Grose.
Also honoured was Marlene Skerritt for her years of dedication to the Girl Guides.
Anyone wishing to purchase a tree in someone’s memory or honour, is asked to contact the Township of Mapleton for an application form. Submissions are due by Aug. 1 each year to guarantee planting prior to the dedication ceremony, which will take place annually in late September or early October.
This event was hosted by the Alma Community Recreation Association.
