ARBOR DAY 2016
Friday January 22, 2016, an elm tree was planted at the Kiwanis Park Outdoor Fitness Plaza by the Gardenettes in honor of Arbor Day, according to Dale Rieth club chairman.
Bridget Zeringue, opened the ceremony with a beautiful rendition of the Star Spangled Banner according to Rieth. After welcoming everyone to the ceremony, Rieth read about the history of Arbor Day followed by a reading Joyce Kilmer's poem "Trees" by Joan Morse. Gardenette vice president Anna Poland read some information on the planting of trees.
In attendance were Rhonda Sheridan representing City Hall, Mayor Bob Zabbia, Lauren Fannaly, President of the Chamber. City workers Wayne Aymond and crew did the planting.
Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. and the Deep South Region, National Garden Clubs Inc.
Bridget Zeringue, opened the ceremony with a beautiful rendition of the Star Spangled Banner according to Rieth. After welcoming everyone to the ceremony, Rieth read about the history of Arbor Day followed by a reading Joyce Kilmer's poem "Trees" by Joan Morse. Gardenette vice president Anna Poland read some information on the planting of trees.
In attendance were Rhonda Sheridan representing City Hall, Mayor Bob Zabbia, Lauren Fannaly, President of the Chamber. City workers Wayne Aymond and crew did the planting.
Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. and the Deep South Region, National Garden Clubs Inc.
Wayne Aymond identfied the picture, thanks, Wayne! "FAR RT. IS JULIAN GORDON, HOLDING TREE IS ME, 3RD. FROM RT. IS SHANE SCHENK, 4TH. FROM RT. IS EDWARD PINES
AND HIDDEN BEHIND HIM IS TRAVIS DURHAM."
AND HIDDEN BEHIND HIM IS TRAVIS DURHAM."
Pat Walsh, Ellen Pusey, Liz Anderson, Kathy Bruce, Janice Hickey and granddaughter, Cynthia Cummer, Cricket Ayalay, Sonya Avery, Anna Poland, Kathy Bedenbaugh, Vicky Fannaly, Bill Poland, Joan Morse, Dottie Boudreaux, Margaret Hardin, :Linda Taranto, Dale Rieth, Mayor Bob Zabbia, Marilyn Wright, Margaret Bailey.