Memorial trees leave lasting impression
Historical Museum volunteers (from left) Steve Reedy and Jim Kvale are pictured with the Red Oak they planted just west of the Hardy Church on the museum grounds. The tree was planted as a memorial to the late LeAnn Fevold Haynes by her mother, Ardis Sansgaard (second from right) and her sister Sherry Evans (right). Humboldt Independent photo.
By Kent Thompson
It is fitting that the Humboldt County Historical Museum east of Dakota City is promoting the beautification of its grounds through a Memorial Tree Program.
Several families are beginning to take advantage of the program, as a way to honor or memorialize loved ones.
The Historical Association suggests memorial trees in memory of a loved one, in honor of a dedicated service member, or to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, retirement or other occasion.
On Saturday, Museum volunteers helped plant memorial trees honoring Marilyn Dodgen and LeAnn Fevold Haynes, along with family members present for the occasion.
To read more about this worthwhile program, see this week's Humboldt Independent. Subscribe by clicking on the "Subscribe Now" link at the top of this page.
