Now that Peterborough’s Festival of Trees has come to an end, the Peterborough Health Services Foundation is a little “short” on funds.

You can help by joining hosts Erica Cherney and Dr. Tom Phillips at a unique event that celebrates all the good things that come in small packages — including small business, short fiction, compact cars and, yes, a darn good haiku!

“Tom and I decided it was time to put our height to good use and have a charity event to celebrate people who are smaller — less than — 5 feet, 2 inches,” says Erica. “Being not-so-tall needs to be celebrated.”

“We hope people of all heights will join us, even tall people,” she jokes. “It’s a great chance for them to see how the other half lives.”

I can’t remember being with Judy Heffernan and not feeling completely enveloped in her warmth.

Whether it was an embrace, her infectious laughter or rock-solid demeanour, Judy always made you feel secure, honoured, and loved.

This week, Peterborough City Councillor Keith Riel brought forth his concerns with Peterborough’s ugly “gateway”.

The land in question is located at The Parkway and Crawford Drive.