After being opened for an entire year, it
appears as if the founders of the Valley East Community Trails
Association, who always felt that the people who will benefit the most
from the establishment of a network of trails in this City were our
children should feel very proud of what they have accomplished. Not only
have children enjoyed an improved quality of life from using the trail,
but many adults have benefited as well.
The Vision recalls the symbolization of this future
perspective on the efforts of the founders in that a group of young boys
and girls were front and centre for the ribbon-cutting ceremony to
officially open the Molson’s Trail at Centennial Arena on July 24,
1999. The participants were: Mike Lauzon,
President of the Association, Stephane Villeneuve, Anna Villeneuve,
Jessica Falcioni, Joshua Bens, Shannyn Falcioni, Cortney Falcioni, Raina
Armstrong and Bob Dykstra, Secretary/Treasurer of the Association.
"Our association would like to invite all
residents of Valley East and their friends to go for a walk or ride
their bicycles on this beautiful nature trail," stated Bob Dykstra
in a statement released following completion of the trail. "It’s
a great way to unwind after a busy day. Bring the children for some
adventure. This trail starts between the baseball fields at Centennial
Arena. It winds its way through the wooded hills for half a kilometre
then emerges from the forest on the south side of the arena."
The other portion of the trail begins at the
Recreation Centre. Both sites are perfect spots for peaceful evening
walks during the autumn weeks that are on their way. You can get some
exercise while enjoying the transition of the forest from one season to
the next. Make sure you take in this wonderful part of our community
with your entire family soon.
