Carroll/Canal Winchester news: 23rd annual tree giveaway in May

Anne Darling Cypert
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City of Canal Winchester residents will have the opportunity to pick up a free tree at the City’s 23rd annual tree giveaway at Stradley Park, 30 S. High St. in historic downtown Canal Winchester, on May 4th from 9 AM to 11 AM, rain or shine.

Approximately 120 trees will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis. Limit one tree per household.The annual giveaway and associated programs are part of an initiative by the City’s Street Tree Advisory Board and the Department of Public Service Division of Stormwater to increase canopy coverage, prevent soil erosion, and promote clean air throughout the Canal Winchester community.

According to Canal Winchester’s Urban Forester Dick Miller, “Distributing new trees to private property owners in Canal Winchester benefits us all and is essential in growing the city’s green canopy.”

Miller also added, “The majority of tree canopy coverage is on private property and riverine corridors in Canal Winchester. Anything your street tree advisory board and stormwater department can do to further the goal of planting more of the right tree in the right place is a plus for the city. Trees are the only part of the city’s infrastructure that will grow on their own and increase in value and function over time.”

The giveaway is open to City of Canal Winchester residents living within the city’s corporation limits only. Proof of residency will be required, such as a city water bill or driver’s license. During the giveaway, members of the Street Tree Advisory Board will be on hand to answer questions about residential selections.

For more information about the annual tree giveaway, contact Canal Winchester Urban Forester Dick Miller, 614-834-5110.

Eagle Scout project

Lithopolis Boy Scout Troop 241 member Logan O’Connor is seeking donations for David's Way Senior Citizens community as part of his Eagle Scout project. Donations needed include:

  • Toilet paper

  • Paper towels

  • Dish soap

  • Toothpaste and Mouthwash

  • Denture cream

  • Disposable wipes

  • Deodorant

  • Hand cream

  • Body Wash Or Bars of soap

  • Shampoo and Conditioner

  • Trash bags

  • Different sizes of storage bags

  • Cling wrap- aluminum foil

  • Any items that would be used daily.

Community members who are able to donate are asked to deliver the supplies to The Wagnalls Memorial Donation Box, 150 E. Columbus Street in Lithopolis.

Senior luncheon

The April 30 Canal Winchester Senior Lunch will be sponsored by Brookdale. It will be a Sock Hop party. It starts at 11:30 a.m. at 45 East Waterloo Street. Wear your best 1950s-themed outfit and join us for a hopping good time. There will be games, music, and lots of fun to be had. Lunch will be provided by Brookdale as well. All are welcome to attend. For more information, call (614) 837-8276.

Gospel sing

There will be a free gospel sing in Lithopolis at Saint John Lutheran Church, 133 W. South Street, Lithopolis,from 2 to 5 p.m. April 27. The church choir, soloist Eddie Ewing, Owen Stapley, Arnold Coy, groups Grace 4 Faith and All 4 Him will be performing. The public is invited to attend.

Breakfast

Community members are invited to join The Men of Grace (MoG) on Saturday, April 13, at 7:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall for breakfast and fellowship. It will take place at Grace Bible Church, 424 Gender Rd, Canal Winchester.

Please submit news items for this column at least 10 days in advance to Anne Darling Cyphert at adarlingnews@gmail.com.

This article originally appeared on Lancaster Eagle-Gazette: Canal Winchester's 23rd annual tree giveaway coming up in May