Mapleton Mayor Mark Anderson (left) posed with Gerald Volk, who had a Redmond Linden planted in honor of him, his wife DeLilah and their family. The Volk’s tree was planted in Christensen Park.
By Amanda Gades
On Monday, May 18, Mapleton held a special event in honor of Arbor Day.
The annual event took place at the Mapleton Arboretum and was organized by Park Board Chair Rita Schmit. Also involved with the day was Mayor Mark Anderson, Mapleton Elementary fourth graders and Mapleton residents.
“It’s a great way to get the kids more involved with the trees,” said Schmit.
The celebration included planting various trees such as Sweet Cherry, Robinson Crab Apple, Sculptured Scotch Pine, Tree Hydrangea, and other bushes and plants including Lilies, Peonies and Spirea.
A tree is also planted each year in honor of a resident. This year that the group planted a Redmond Linden and dedicated it to the Gerald and DeLilah Volk family.
“Gerry has done volunteer work for the city for over 40 years,” said Mapleton Mayor Mark Anderson. “He has performed countless hours of service and provided equipment. The time is always free. He is a great community citizen that we needed to recognize.”
Anderson added that he thoroughly enjoyed participated in the event.
“It’s always a great time,” Anderson explained. “Anything to make the town look a little better.”
More trees will be planted in Mapleton in June and July, thanks to a beautification grant that the city was awarded, explained Schmit.
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