Money from an anonymous donor paid for three Sawtooth Oak trees and three Bur Oak trees at the new entrance to the Clinton County Fairground on Nelson Avenue. The young trees are in honor of 4-H clubs in Clinton County, said Wilmington Tree Commission Chairperson Chris Hodgson, far right. On Arbor Day, members of the tree commission, the 4-H Committee, Junior Fair Board, the Clinton County Agricultural Society and the mayor of Wilmington assembled at the fairground entrance. Jay Schneder, Cameron Collett, Drew Moyer and Bridgette Thompson represented the Clinton County Junior Fair Board for the occasion.
Wilmington Mayor John Stanforth, right, proclaims Arbor Day in the company of Wilmington Tree Commission Chairperson Chris Hodgson, left. They stand at the entrance to the Clinton County Fairground on Nelson Avenue. Stanforth’s proclamation stated trees “bring a real sense of renewal in our community.” He also said trees can “gladden the heart.”
