Wednesday Apr 23
Neither snow, sleet nor wind could keep the volunteers away
“Studies have shown trees have a traffic calming effect”
Despite cold temperatures and snow flurries in April, about 50 volunteers showed their support for the city's parks and trees Saturday.
People gathered at Viking Park Saturday, the city's newest park - located next to Bonney Lake Elementary - for an Arbor Day ceremony and Park Appreciation Day.
At the ceremony, Jackie Ceola was presented with an award commemorating her late husband, Robert Ceola.
Fred Jacobsen was presented with the Robert Ceola Arbor Day Award.
Hamilton gave a concise history of Arbor Day and led the proceedings. Read more
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