On behalf of the Peachtree City Beautification Committee, we would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to everyone who contributed to the overwhelming success of our Arbor Day 2000 Project Saturday, Jan. 15.

We planted 2,000 daffodil bulbs along Highway 54 in front of City Hall, and 3,000 pine seedlings at the Braelinn Recreation Center on Loghouse Road and at the intersection of Peachtree Parkway and Crosstown Road.

Our first thank you goes to Keep Fayette Beautiful, for the additional 1,000 pine seedlings.

Notice of the annual event went out in December, and the response was overwhelming. Over 120 volunteers of all ages arrived Saturday morning, ranging from individuals and families to Scout troops and Starrs Mill Key Club Members. Their efforts will help to beautify our public rights-of-way and reforest areas that currently must be mowed by Peachtree City's Public Works and Recreation departments.

Unfortunately, we did not get all the names of our volunteers, but the smiling faces and willing spirits were much appreciated. To all of those who attended and helped, we thank you.

We would also like to thank Miss Kathy Sumpter, the Starrs Mill High School student who initiated the bulb planting and organized many young volunteers to help implement the project.

A big thank you also goes to the individuals and local companies that made donations to finance the project: Edna Lamont of Vero Beach, Fla., Partners II Pizza, Continuous Forms and Checks, FC&A, and Panasonic. Their generosity allowed the Beautification Committee to purchase the additional trees and daffodil bulbs for this year's project.

Finally, we would like to express our appreciation to the landscape crew from Peachtree City's Public Works Department. Their direction and assistance was invaluable, and their hard work allowed the project to be completed by noon.

Annette Bowman
David Rast
Cochairman
Cochairman

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