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Diversity at The Summerstown Trails

By Jean Pierre Tibbi groups such as the Seaway Valley
Community Health Center group for
he Summerstown Trails consists their “Making Tracks” program, and
Tof 30 km of trails used for cross- the Centre de santé Communautaire
country skiing, snowshoeing, fat de l’Estrie. Other groups come to visit
biking, and walking in the winter. only once during the season, such as
In addition, our organization, the the 17th Cornwall Girl Guide Unit
Friends of the Summerstown Trails who recently enjoyed a moonlight
(FOTST), offers many learn-to outing. Some organizations or local
programs and various events, such governments organize staff outings
as Family Day Festivities, races, and at the trails. Another organization
more. We also host an average of that has booked a visit to the
1000+ school students every winter trails is the Assertive Community
who come to the trails on field trips, Treatment Program of the Cornwall
and we run a weekend equipment Community Hospital – they will
rental program benefiting families. be coming to the trails with a
small number of clients looking to
Recently, a growing number of
improve mental wellness.
various organizations have been
coming to the trails and using the One of the most interesting The international students from St. Lawrence College visiting the
trails for their own purpose. On visits was from the international Summerstown Trails. Photo Submitted
a weekly basis, we host senior students attending the Environmental Technician

Program at St. Lawrence College.
Jordan Ann Kevan, coordinator/
professor of the Environmental
UNRIVALED CUTTING Technician program, brought her
students to the trails for a cross-
COMFORT & UTILITY country ski and snowshoe outing

last month. “I wanted to reply
concretely to the students from
Visit Us the ‘warmer countries’ who were
For Expert constantly asking me what is so
Service great about Canadian winters.”

Most of the students were from the
Philippines and India and had never
put on skis in their lives. But they
thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

Our programs and events are
mostly concentrated during the
• Suspension Comfort System ™ • Powered by a Briggs & Stratton Professional Series ™ winter months, although the trails
• Front or Front and Rear Suspension Engine Featuring ReadyStart ™ are accessible for walking and
• Hydro-Gear Transaxles • Foot-Assisted Height-of-Cut
™
• Ergonomic Mesh Seat • Deep Profile or Fabricated Mower Deck Options biking in the non-winter months.
• Integrated Cargo Bed with 50-lb. capacity Available Accessories • Twin Bag Catcher • Headlights
™
† 50 lb. capacity, do not overload; do not carry passengers. Available on select models. See operator’s manual for details. Access to the trails is always free
CORNWALL MOBILE SMALL ENGINE for the general population to enjoy.
1112 Marleau Ave., Cornwall, ON For some of our programs, such as One of the international students
613-361-0017 or 613-935-6229 • cornwallmobilesmallengine.com rentals, we do charge a nominal fee from St. Lawrence College visiting
www.simplicitymfg.com well below commercial fees. the Summerstown Trails.
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