On April 29, two Ginkgo trees were planted near Jeannie Bird’s Bakery, in honor of both Arbor Day and Jeannie Vogel, who passed away unexpectedly a in February. In attendance were a number of members of the community, including City Arborist Eric Schlitzer and Chairman of the Westminster Tree Commission Steve Allgeier. Bernie Vogel, along with his two daughters, Meredith and Audrey, helped plant the trees in honor of their late wife/mother.
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- The ceremony was held outside Jeannie Bird Bakery on Main Street
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- One of the two trees being planted
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- Two Ginkgo trees were planted near the Bakery
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- The crowd gathered early before the ceremony
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- Bernie Vogel and his two daughters, Meredith and Audrey, dedicated the tree to their late wife/mother, Jeannie Vogel
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- Bernie thanked the those who had put in time to clean Main Street
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- The crowd consisted of a variety of Westminster residents
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- Bernie and Westminster City Arborist Eric Schlitzer pile dirt around the recently planted tree
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- The hope is that the trees will continue efforts to beautify Main Street
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- Steve Allgeier, chairman of the Westminster Tree Commission, looks on as Bernie and Eric admire their work.
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- Meredith and Audrey help plant the second tree.
