Daffodils and other colorful harbingers of spring bring beautiful reminders of nature’s most perfect art. One of the nation’s capitol’s most beautiful times of the year is the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. where the cherry blossoms have begun to bloom and generally will continue for two weeks.
In the future, if Hinton City Council President Pat Jordan has his way, the town will see enough cherry trees planted to host a Cherry Blossom Festival of its own. In his dual role as a member of the Hinton Tree Board, Jordan said, the board is planting blossoming cherry trees throughout town.
“We are not selling trees to make money or a profit,” said Jordan. “We have found and sold 12 cherry trees that can be planted in various places around Hinton with a plaque saying the tree has been donated or planted in memory of someone.”
Jordan said that, “three trees have been planted and plaques have been ordered,” and if he and the tree board are pleased with the plaques more can be ordered.
In the meantime, he said, he is hoping to see how the 6-7 foot trees and the plaques look before ordering more.
“We expect to have eight trees in the Point Park in Bellepoint, six trees on Ballengee Street and some for Summers Street. The trees have been ordered and shall be here soon,” Jordan said.
Some of the trees can be expensive, upwards of over $100. The plaques are $75. For those interested in the beautification project by investing in a tree and plaque, Jordan can be contacted by calling 304-573-5098.
In the meantime, as flowers blossom, the tree board is planning for Arbor Day in April. There have been discussions of combining activities with Earth Day and plans are still in the works. Board Chairman Steve Pack is coordinating Arbor Day plans with Candice Helms.
Hinton News will share details as they become available.
