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Does anyone know who would be responsible for the removal of a whole row of dead trees along the road outside the main entrance of the Keystone? tried contacting the city, but have received no reply. They have been this way for several years now and time to get rid of them.

Hi there! - I'm with the Keystone and currently working on multiple funding applications to replace these and more.  
 
At the Keystone we have never had ongoing Capital funding for projects such as this. We apply to foundations and funding programs to try to accomplish same. The Keystone offers facility rentals, food and beverage services and arena advertising and sponsorship to try to cover its roughly $6.75million in annual operating costs to remain open and viable for the community we serve. It receives less than 11% of its annual operating revenue from all levels of government.  
 
It is estimated that events held at the Keystone Centre generate approximately $62million in economic spin-off each year.  
 
If we are successful in receiving funding for this tree project we will be looking for volunteers to help with the planting - we'd love to see you there! We will send out a public notice to recruit.  
 
Thanks very much for your concern and support of the non-profit Keystone Centre

Your information was great as I had no idea how the funding works for things like landscaping. Would love to help out. Thanks again.

Wonderful! I'm so glad to hear you would be willing to help. I will keep you all posted as to this project's progress.

Thanks for a great example of how a modern organization replies when these kinds of feedback are shared. Some businesses or orgs might get their back up, more and more every day realize that the feedback is real, from someone that cares, and that it's a great opportunity to level-headedly clarify for anyone that has a similar question.  
 
With that out of the way....  
anyone that knows me knows that I love to plant me some tree. Sign me up as long as schedule permits