By Margaret Scoles
Mrs. Swenson's first grade class joined the Broadus Tree Board in sponsoring Arbor Day on May 19.
Tree Board member Don Birkholz (pictured at, along with the first grade class and Swenson) led the preparation of the planting hole and the planting of a Haralson apple tree at the Powder River Manor. Students helped out enthusiastically by adding compost and soil and carrying water.
Following the planting, Anne Amsden handed out Dr. Seuss pencils made of wood to each student and the class went inside to sing for the residents.
The event was originally announced for April 28, the traditional Arbor Day (last Friday in April) but was twice delayed due to weather.
Melanie Samuelson donated the money for the tree. Tree Board member Kelda Page was not present but helped out by providing dozens of tree cookies. The Tree Board made tree cookies for the entire elementary school.
The event is supported annually by grants from the DNRC. Tree City USA status is required to qualify for the grants. This is the 24th year since Broadus became a Tree City USA and Broadus has received grants of $500-$850 nearly every year.
Tree Board members Margaret Scoles, Don Birkholz, and Anne Amsden, Manor residents, and Manor staff attended.
Anne was a founder of the original Tree Board and has served since 1999.
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