Neighbor Newspapers - Blue Stars plant tree for troops: "he tree was planted in front Shoemaker's Photography, 208 N. Main, where the photographic portraits of many area servicemen and women are on display.
The tree was donated by Riddle's Plant Farm, 3510 Summit Blvd. Katheryn Earle, with Riddle's, was on hand to supervise the planting.
Micki Hallock, with Blue Star Mothers, said the group wanted to plant the tree 'to give back to the community.'
Hallock thanked area residents who donate items and help pack the care packages the group ships to troop overseas each month.
She noted the downtown area had lost many of its trees to the December ice storm; another reason for planting the tree.
'Next spring, when the redbud blooms, we hope the heart-shaped flowers will remind people of our young men and women serving this country,' Hallock said.
The Blue Star Mothers, each month, ship packages containing personal care products, snacks, games, and greeting cards and letters to military personnel overseas.
The group meets the last Monday of the month at the American Legion Post, 500 N. Main, at 7 p.m. to pack and ship the boxes.
Volunteers are always welcomed to help pack the boxes for shipment, Hallock said."
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