~While Janet Mitchell admits she isses the "political fray," she has any other more pressing reasons to for the regional seat in Ward 3. Not the least of these is her conâ€" m for the environment. linquishing her seat in 1991, itchell completed a Master‘s gree in Environmental Studies at rk University. Now, after keeping se tabs on the local scene for the t three years, she said she cannot ; on the sidelines any longer. "I see the environmental policies weaker now than they used to be the Town and the Region," plained Mitchell, who said she‘d sh for a comprehensive review of and water quality. "The environâ€" ental perspective has to have a rong and knowledgeable voice. I e being elected as having more ility to influence decisionâ€"making that area." _ One sore point is what Mitchell iaintains was the lack of "proâ€" tive" work and public input regardâ€" g Ford of Canada‘s new stacks signed to curtail odors from its ts. She stresses that while she is )t antiâ€"Ford (the company is a : We find that there are two common feats posed to these young trees: hipper snipper disease" and "overâ€" gging". The first threat is caused by uchmg the tree with plastic lawn mmer line or knocking it with a wn mower. This breaks open the ider bark which can eventually kill [ tree. One solution is to place a ee foot long heavy plastic sleeve pund the base of the tree. The second threat is caused by erâ€"watering trees planted on clay " Ane way to recognize the Dimportant role trees play in promoting a healthy commuâ€" b' is to ensure that your young tree eives proper care and maintenance. ie "baby tree" planted on your propâ€" y; planted by our street tree planting ntractor within the last few years, quires attention to ensure that it tablishes itself and thrives in its new ober 5, 1994 kville Beaver Staff HI LOW IMPACT STEP CLASSES. ALSO MUSCLE CONDITIONING ‘ STRETCH DAILY CLASSES HOWARD MOZEL Nautilus, Apex, Free Weights, Stairmasters, Lifecycles, Rower, Aerobic Classes, Airâ€"Conditioned! anet Mitchell‘s ‘retirement‘ ver with Ward 3 regional bid FOR YOUR FREE NAUTILUS WORKOUT CALL on ‘t neglect care of young trees 11 LAKESHORE RD. W. (INDOOR PARKING) m CA2 major taxpayer and employer) better communication with the public is vital. "If there is an option to a 30â€" storey tower, I want them to pursue those options with us," said Mitchell, adding that the Ford issue gave her final nudge to run again. "It is almost a municipal deficitâ€" ing," said Mitchell, adding that â€" with more than $50 million in road repairs alone on the books â€" no money to even surface streets was set aside in the 1994 Budget. "All this is coming home to roost." soils (the predominant soil condition north of the Q.E.W.). These poorly drained clay soils retain water at the bottom of the planting hole and can drown a tree. A solution is to maintain a thick, wide layer of mulch around the tree. Do not plant flowers around the tree as their watering needs are greater than the tree‘s. Water the tree only during prolonged periods of drought. Young trees require adequate supâ€" port; two 2"x2"x7‘ wooden stakes will help keep the tree secure. Ensure that the rubber collar holding the stakes is not too tight as this could choke the tree and eventually kill it. Equally important, however, is the townâ€"wide deterioration of Oakville‘s infrastructure. By continually deferâ€" ring much needed maintenance, she said the inevitable repairs will cost the Town more in the long run. Recreation Connection is provided by the Town of Oakville Parks and Recreation Department. These steps will help promote the growth and development of your young tree. The Town offers a street tree planting program: our contractor plants the tree during the early spring and late fall. All trees are covered by a oneâ€"year warranty. Please call the forestry section at 845â€"6601 ext. 3395, if you would like to arrange for an inspection. Once your tree is established (usuâ€" ally after two years), adding fertilizer can stimulate growth. In most cases, a balanced fertilizer in the form of a 20â€" 20â€"20 tree spike is recommended. "Money is being spent, but is it being spent as wisely and appropriâ€" ately as it could be?" asks Mitchell, who suggests ongoing management funds be created to help pay the way. By sitting on Council, says Mitchell, she can better interact with the community and identify its conâ€" cerns. Heading toward the year 2000, she maintains people need a councilâ€" lor who will address the future and not belabor the past. "We need to stop talking about what we did in 1972," said Mitchell. "We need ways to deal with rapid changes while being able to preserve what (residents) cherish." 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