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~ Waterioo Minor Baseball Association *A en Date Tuesday, November 25, 2003 77 Time 7:00 p.m. Location Albert McCormick Community Room Albert McCormick Arena, 500 Parkside Dr. Wat All parents, coaches/managers. and volunteers are invited to attend the annual genâ€" eral meeting Nominations for positions on the Board of Directors must be received in writing 7 days prior to the annual general meeting or eâ€"mail wmba244@rogers.com. The positions available are: Secretary/Treasurer; Viceâ€"President, House League Baseâ€" ball; Program Director Rep ‘A‘; Director, Jr. House League. Constitutional changes must be in writing 14 days prior to the annual meeting or by email wmba244@rogers.com. Mailing address: Waterioo Minor Baseball Assoâ€" cation, 500 Parkside Dr. Waterloo, ON N2L 514 For further information contact the WMBA board office at 888â€"0244 or email k‘vmhal‘u@mgcr.\.mm _ train young trees to grow healthy. which reduces the need for pruning later on eliminate hazardous situations remove limbs that will affect the overall health of a tree (dead. weak or diseased branches, crowded or rubbing limbs) (The procedures for pruming public trees follows those standards set by the International Society of Arboricultural and all work is performed hy or supervised by certified Arborists ) Trees may appear "overâ€"pruned" for a short time afterwards. This is typical of street \tm elevating procedures. Thankâ€"you for your understanding. O 414 ’/M The City of Waterloo recognizes the substantial economuc. environmental and aesthetic importance of its tree inventory and that the maintenance of trees is necessary to optimize the amount of tree cover on public lands. Proper pruning techniques and removal proce, dures will contribute to the overall aesthetic appearance and health of urban trees Clearance Standards The lowest branch extending over public sidewalks must be no less than 2. 75 meters (8 feet) in branch reaching over a roadway must have no less than 37 meters (14 feet) in ver tical alignment The lowest clearance as measured at the curbline Trails and walkways must have approximately 3 meters vertical clearance and 30. Scm beyond each edge of the trail or path Twoâ€"way bike paths should have 30 meters of side clearance City of Waterloo Arborists prune to THE CITY OF l:z;é?l Waterloo Ever wonder what some of your family treasures might be worth? Local antique appraisers will be on hand to help you identify your preces and provide a verbal appraisal. Preferred collectibles include textiles, glass. china. toys, memorabilia, photographs, postcards. pre 1950 magazines, pottery, advertising items, iron banks, toois and silverware R Saturday, November 1, 2003 j 10 a.m. â€" 4 p.m Costs: (pay at the door} Audience Admission: $2 Appraisais: $3 per item, or 3 for $7 ym ~*~ *\ i Adult Recreation Centre +4 * 185 King Street South, Waterloo “ Antique Identification and Appraisal Day For more details, call BESâ€"BSE2E www .City.waterloo.on.ca w% ___ * q * Pruning of Public Trees /aterloo recognizes the substantial economuc. environmental ane NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING achieve clearance standards Heritage Resources Wgtg‘]fioo How can | find out where the crews are? Check the City of Waterlon‘s website at www crfy waterioo on ca which will be updated regularly with information as t crew locations and progress or call the (ity of Waterlon‘s Service (entre swich board at 886 2310 How often will you prckâ€"up leaves on my street? Starting on October 20. 2003, our crews will begin picking up leaves on both the Last and West side of the city They will follow the routing as pictured in the map above in numerical order . The speed at which the crews can travel is controlled by leaf volumes and weather ) e raim or snow Our crews. weather permitting. should be able to cover each street at least three times during the course of the program How late can 1 pat out my leaves? As there is no way we can completely predict the weather. having your leaves out by no later than Sunday November 23, 2001 will ensure the highest hikelyhond that our crews will he able to pick up vour leaves What should 1 do if [ am tate® Rake and deliver your leaves to the Waterino 1 andfill site at 925 Eh Street for composting What shoald 1 do if my leaves fail earty? Save them on your property or bring them to the W aterlon 1 andfill site for compostmg. Please do not rake them 6 the curb prior to October 18. 2001 What happens if we have a inowstorm? A heavy snow in combination with a long peniod of below freezing temperatures would end the program LEAF DISPOSAL ALTERNATIVES â€" NATURAL CHOLICES Mulching and composting are the most economical and environmentally beneficial ways to deal with your leaves. + Instead of disposing of your leaves, save them, and gradually add them to your home composter They will break down into a useful organic material that can be added to flower and vegetable gardens + Leaves although bulky when first raked will compost well in a pile over the winter a â€" Rather than raking your leaves, why not mulch them on your lawn or into your garden? When the leaves are dry, mow your Iawn more frequently. The mulched leaves will soon disappear into your lawn or garden as fertilizer + Take your bagged leaves to the Waterloo Landfill site at 925 Erb Street for composting Tip: â€" Mulching your leaves with a tawn mower or other mulching device prior to bagging can reduce leaf volumes. (10 bags of loose leaves = 1 bag of mulched leaves) Loose leaf collection will begin on Monday, October 20, 2003 and run for approximately six weeks. Loose leaves should be raked onto the roadway and piled as close to the curb as possible. Rake your leaves to the curb as early in the program as possible, while the weather is more favourable. This will help to ensure that they are picked up. Residents who do not have their leaves out on time should deliver them to the Waterloo Landfill site at 925 Erb Street for composting. s RAKING LEAYES ONTO THE ROOW AV 1N ONLY PERNMEUTED OURONG CHE CUDOCS SCHEDLLED Lb AF COLLECHON PROGKR AM IF YO DO NOT mix rocks, sticks, branches, brush or other debris with the leaves. These matenals pose a safety tisk to crews and can result in costly mechanical breakdowns and scheduling problems. Crews may pass by your leaves. DO NOT piace leaves on culâ€"deâ€"sa¢ islands or large middle of the road boulevard islands.. It is yery difficult for our vaccuum equipment to reach and as a result requires excessive hand work 10 remove these leaves DO NOT piace leaves over storm grates.. This can result in flooding problems during heavy rains DOQ NOT park vehicles on leal piles during the collection program . Our crews cannot reach the leaves and will not be back on this route for up to 3 weeks For more information call the City of Waterloo‘s Service Centre swaich board at KK6â€"2 46 Waterlon s website CURBSIDE LEAF COLLECTION PROGRAM In order to improve service, the fall Loose Leaf Pickâ€"up Program is changing. COMMUNITY INFORMATION 886â€"1 550 IVE on a Regional Road rake the leaves to the boulevard Leaves have started to fall. To ensure the safety of your children, DO NOT allow them to play in the roadside leaf piles. 2003 AUTUMN LEAF COLLECTION 41 www erfy waterloo on ca www.city.waterioo0.on.ca The CITY OF hk the ¢