Newton Falls – Enhancing the bridge by the waterfalls are the new stone planters donated to the Flower committee from the benefit held last year at the Riverview Inn. The event, the D.J. Jagers Poker run, was organized by Debbie Sutherland and Sarah Corley. Proceeds were donated to the Newton Falls Flower Committee to expand the beautification of the town. The Newton Falls street department secured the planters with steel rods and bolted them to the supports. The new planters as well as the other parts of the city were decorated for the Holidays on December 1st.
Lori Rankin who owns the Flower Shoppe arranged the centerpieces for each planter. The live greens placed throughout town were donated by Jill Weekly and Terry Hardbarger who filled all of the large planters. Much appreciation also goes to Scott Nussle of Nussle Florist for his continued assistance, City Manager Jack Haney, City Clerk Kathy King, City Councilwoman Nancy Hoffman, Ashley King Grunder, and Doris Lingo who joined the flower committee members Judy Babyak and Alma Griffith on a very cold morning to complete the Christmas decoration. Thanks to everyone for a job well done.
Pictured are Debbie Sutherland who organized the benefit at the Riverview Inn that purchased the new bridge planters and Lori Rankin, owner of The Flower Shoppe, who arranged the décor for the planters.
