(Photo: Marina Kulich, Town of Rocky Mountain House)

By rdnewsNOW staff

for service to their community

Rocky plants trees honouring town councillors

Sep 2, 2020 | 2:02 PM

Three new trees have been planted in Rocky Mountain House in recognition of prior elected officials’ service to their community.

A brief Tree Dedication ceremony was held on Tuesday, Sept. 1.

The Town implemented a Council Recognition Tree program in 2012 to recognize councillors and board members at the end of their terms.

“It is an honourable thing to run for public office and serve in local government. All three former councillors being recognized today served out community for 10 years each: a noteworthy achievement,” said Mayor Tammy Burke. “I’d also like to acknowledge two other previous councillors whose terms ended in 2017: Randall Sugden, for four years on council, and Manfred Ullman for seven years.”

Fred Nash and Sheila Mizera each chose to have a flowering crab tree planted in their name. Donald Verehesen chose a Siberian larch. Ms. Mizera and Mr. Verhesen both served as Councillor between 2007 and 2017. Mr. Nash served as Councillor in 2004 to 2007, and Mayor from 2010 to 2017.

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“With the planting of these trees, the Town of Rocky Mountain House acknowledges each of you for your service to the community,” said Burke.