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Local municipalities will be going green celebrating Arbor Day over the next two weekends as part of the National Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA program.
Bay Minette
The Bay Minette Beautification Committee will hold its annual Arbor Day Tree Giveaway on Saturday, Feb. 27, at Bay Minette City Hall. The giveaway will begin at 8 a.m. and will remain open while supplies last.
Varieties of trees are expected to include river birch, red bud, red maple, sourwood, white oak, Shumard oak, elderberry, Caroline silverbells, sweet bay magnolia and loblolly pine. Bush Farms will also be on hand to sell fruit trees and blueberry bushes, among other selections. B’s Bees will be on hand to share information about bees and will be selling honey products.
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Avon Lake is planning a memorial to honor Russell Beck. (Shutterstock)
AVON LAKE, OH Avon Lake officials are planning a tree-based memorial for former resident and member of the Citizens Tree Commission Russell Beck.
Beck died last week in Oregon, surrounded by his daughter s family, the city confirmed.
While living in Avon Lake, Beck served on the Citizens Tree Commission for 23 years. He was first appointed to his post by Mayor Vince Urbin in 1997. Beck s experience as a biology teacher at Lakewood High School made him the go-to guy for information about plants, trees and wildlife.
Subscribe Russ was a kindhearted soul. He loved working with the city on its tree program. He fondly spoke about the farm and he always had a smile on his face. Such a good guy, said Joe Reitz, public works director, for Avon Lake.
The City of Cornelia celebrated its 30th anniversary of being a Tree City USA by planting trees at its new water treatment plant on Arbor Day.
The city planted 30 Green Giant Arborvitae at the site on Camp Creek Road, providing nesting sites and cover for birds, according to city officials. The varieties, which are deer resistant, can grow up to 60 feet tall and 12 feet wide. We’re excited to continue the long tradition of Cornelia’s commitment to planting trees throughout our community, said Cornelia Mayor John Borrow in a prepared statement. This is our thirtieth year with the Tree City USA designation and we take it seriously. We are committed to doing everything we can to beautify our community and preserve our nature for future generations.
Pandemic hits Sidney’s bicentennial celebration
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The size of the Sidney Bicentennial Beer Subcommittee more than tripled in size for the first tasting of Sidney 1820 Export on Feb. 12. Joining Sidney Bicentennial Beer Subcommittee Chair Tony Bornhorst (second from right) were Bicentennial Committee Co-Chair Mike Barhorst (standing), Sidney Parks and Recreation Director Duane Gaier, Moeller Brew Barn Brewmaster Nick Moeller, Fort Loamie Mayor Randy Ahlers, Shelby County Land Bank Director Doug Ahlers, Clinton Township Trustee Jim Gaier, retired Fort Loramie Councilmember Tim Boerger, Chris Boerger, Jolene Ahlers, Nancy Steinke, Shelby County Commissioner Julie Ehemann, Kurt Ehemann, Bicentennial Co-Chair and Shelby County Commissioner Bob Guillozet, Bonita Guillozet, and Sidney City Clerk Kari Egbert. The beer, a pilsner, was created especially for Sidney’s Bicentennial.