New trees for the Arnold Recreation Area and the reactivation of the Arnold Tree Board were up for discussion at the April 8 Village Board meeting. Mary Becker, who was at the meeting representing Arnold Rotary, said the organization would like to collaborate with the Village in planting trees at the Arnold Recreation Area (ARA). Becker said she plans to apply for an available grant from the Nebraska Forest Service for ten trees, due by May 15. Another upcoming grant that is available is through the Nebraska Arboretum for trees, a drip system, and stump removal. Becker also asked if the Board would consider reactivating the tree board, with the goal of Rotary and the Village working together to make a long-term plan for trees at the ARA, as well as in town. By a vote, the Board agreed and the following were appointed to the Tree Board: Mary Becker, Kenneth Goodenow Jr. and Peg Scott.
