New Alliance tree to honor dedicated educators

The Alliance Review
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Christy Ballor, wife of honoree Jim Ballor, and Pat Stone from the Alliance Shade Tree Commission show off a tree planted in honor of Arbor Day.
Christy Ballor, wife of honoree Jim Ballor, and Pat Stone from the Alliance Shade Tree Commission show off a tree planted in honor of Arbor Day.

The Alliance Shade Tree Commission celebrated Arbor Day on April 28 by dedicating a tree in honor of three community education leaders.

Sally Ailes, Jim Ballor and Marilyn Jackson had a huge impact on hundreds of Alliance High School graduates. Their combined decades of service in the classroom, to the school board, in extracurricular activities, and community leadership will be remembered by many.

A Black Gum tree was planted at Glamorgan Castle. Shade Tree Commission board member Pat Stone introduced Alliance Mayor Alan Andreani, who read a proclamation for the honorees and Arbor Day.

Alliance Mayor Alan Andreani reads a proclamation in honor of Arbor Day as Christy Ballor, wife of honoree Jim Ballor, and Pat Stone from the Alliance Shade Tree Commission look on Friday, April 28, 2023, at Glamorgan Castle. Because of the rainy weather, the event was held under the castle's portico.
Alliance Mayor Alan Andreani reads a proclamation in honor of Arbor Day as Christy Ballor, wife of honoree Jim Ballor, and Pat Stone from the Alliance Shade Tree Commission look on Friday, April 28, 2023, at Glamorgan Castle. Because of the rainy weather, the event was held under the castle's portico.

Arbor Day ceremonies are a requirement to maintain Tree City USA status. Alliance has been declared a Tree City USA city for 41 consecutive years.

This article originally appeared on The Alliance Review: New Alliance tree to honor dedicated educators