Student representatives from Mrs. Soter’s third grade and Mr. Lewis’ fifth grade worked with City crews on Tuesday, February 17th to plant four new trees along 2nd Street. The trees replace the three gum trees cut down by a vandal three weeks ago. Due in large part to the publicity generated by Billy Bob Thornton’s acknowledgment following the original incident, camera crews from KOBI5, KTVL10, and KDRV12 were on the scene, along with Buffy Pollock from the Mail Tribune, to witness the planting and interview kids. Naturally, the fifth graders renamed one of the new trees Billy Bob Thornton, Jr.. The second tree has been dubbed Nemo, while the third graders have yet to decide upon names. It would make sense if one of them were named Myrtle, as the new trees are all crape myrtles from Shooting Star Nursery on Taylor Road in Central Point.
Another big thanks to Public Works Director Bob Pierce, Maintenance Supervisor Don Dunn, and the rest of the City crewmen for their effort and generosity.
For pictures from the day’s events, click on the link under Special Events. You can also read the latest Mail Tribune article here. And, for even more fun, check out Mr. Thornton’s official website, Billybobapalooza, for their coverage of our Tree Saga!
Billy Bob Replanted!
Posted February 17th, 2009 by admin
February 20th, 2009 - 1:44 pm
thank you Buffy for interviewing my class
February 20th, 2009 - 1:45 pm
thank you so much buffy for interviewing our class about the trees it was really fun too plant new trees.
February 20th, 2009 - 1:46 pm
thank you news watches 12,10,and 5 for letting a couple kids from our school get interviewed by you.
=D
February 20th, 2009 - 1:48 pm
Thank you channels 12,5,and 10 for putting Gage, Tori,and Raven on the news!
February 20th, 2009 - 1:51 pm
Thank you Billy Bob Thornton for we appreciate it.
February 20th, 2009 - 1:51 pm
Dear Nancy,
Thank you for helping us with our tree project. It was a big help. I’m sure that they will be very beautiful in the spring. Especially because they are going to be pink!We really appreciate it.
Sincerely, Madeline Hunkele
February 20th, 2009 - 1:53 pm
Thank you for the trees. They are a big help. I think that they will be really beautiful. Our school is really thankful for the trees.
sincerely,
Aerial Hutchison
February 20th, 2009 - 1:53 pm
Dear Buffy, thank you for interviewing us for our trees, and thank you for interviewing me too. We all think you were the one who helped us the most. Thank you.
sincerely Griffin Alner
February 20th, 2009 - 1:53 pm
Dear Bob Pierce,
Thank you for helping us plant our trees, BBT jr.
and Nemo.
sincerely,
Benjy
February 20th, 2009 - 1:54 pm
Thank you Ms.Hart`s and Mrs`Campbell`s class for the letters.the letters are on display.
February 20th, 2009 - 1:55 pm
Thank you Josephine county forestry for giving my class an invitation to come and plant trees in the forest!I hope I can come again!My group got 21 trees we all got to plant at least 3 trees each.
February 20th, 2009 - 1:55 pm
Thank you Josephine County Forestry for letting us go on a super cool field trip it was really fun and I hope I can do it again very soon. I think our group got too many trees, because our group got 21 trees.
February 20th, 2009 - 1:56 pm
Thank you Buffy for writing about our trees, and helping us tell our story.
February 20th, 2009 - 1:56 pm
I want to say thanks to Tim Elbert. Thanks for the tree offer. It’s really nice of you to help out and support our school. We are very happy now that we get to plant new trees. We have already planted new trees already. So thanks again to Tim Elbert for your help and support for Central Point Elementary.
February 20th, 2009 - 1:57 pm
Thank you Mr.Dale Wall for all that you did and for helping us with the trees. Our whole class is happy about the trees. The two trees name’s are Nemo and Billy Bob Thornton Jr. Our class just planted them. Thank you so much!
February 20th, 2009 - 1:59 pm
Thank you Billy Bob Thorton for helping us with our
tree project. I hope you come see them.
February 20th, 2009 - 1:59 pm
Dear Billy Bob Thornton
Thank you for the trees Billy Bob. I hope you have a grand week end. p.s. you are the best actor I know.
from Marcus Richards
February 20th, 2009 - 2:00 pm
I want to say thank you Amelie Frank for connecting Billy Bob Thornton with us
February 20th, 2009 - 2:00 pm
Dear Buffy P. Thank you for helping us. You rock. Thank you for the article on the trees project. sincerity Molly
February 20th, 2009 - 2:01 pm
Dear Mr. Billy Bob Thornton, Thank you for caring about our trees. We really appreciate it.It was really sad that someone would do that.Thanks again.
March 13th, 2009 - 12:49 pm
hey Mr lewi i love being in your class
March 30th, 2009 - 10:55 am
you guys rock I love it that you care so mutch about your town!!!
March 30th, 2009 - 10:57 am
What a fantastic project! Not only will you be helping the community and environment, but you are sending a very strong message to the vandals in your community. We are very proud of what you have done. Way to go!
Your pen pal class from Klamath Falls
March 30th, 2009 - 10:59 am
This website is really cool! Too bad someone cut the gum trees down. It is really nice of you to help your community! Nice Job:)
Your Pen Pal Mackenzie:)
March 30th, 2009 - 11:00 am
wow i cant belive you did that it probly ment so much to you. so the 2nd graders helped you. did any of them plant trees? my buddy reader is maddie. is it true she has her own blog that is so cool you have made me want to make a website for my school you guys are an inspireation to schools everywhere.i admire that.
sincerly,shalee aldinger
March 30th, 2009 - 11:00 am
Hey Aerial, its Michayla. I think that your classroom’s website is so awesome! It is really cool that your class is helping the environment! Great job!
Michayla/Mac
March 30th, 2009 - 11:01 am
Jordon
I think it,s so cool that you did that.I THAT WAS RUDE what those people did to your tree,s.
Hailey
March 30th, 2009 - 11:02 am
I think it is good that to you replanted Billy Bob Thorton.
I bet he was relly happy.
Brendan Badker
March 30th, 2009 - 11:03 am
I loved how you guys stood up for what you loved and plated 3 new trees that is really cool. I loved that you guys named them that was really cool that they have names.
your pen pal Morgan Hamilton
March 30th, 2009 - 11:03 am
That name nemo is kind of a name on finding nemo that is cool I am so amazed of how you planted because they grow so big. But you did a great job.
March 30th, 2009 - 11:04 am
It is verey nice of you to plant the trees
from brandon
March 30th, 2009 - 11:04 am
What an impressive job!! It must of been so exciting and fun to plant trees and help the envirenment. I never heared of Billy Bob Thorton, but must have been awesome meeting him!
GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!
from your pen pal class:Kaitlynne
March 30th, 2009 - 11:05 am
I think it is cool that you named your tree after Bob. How great that you are staying green and helping animals love,alexandra/alex hi diane.
April 3rd, 2009 - 10:42 am
you guys did a great job help planting three trees to save their lives.
April 3rd, 2009 - 10:44 am
I can not belive you got Billy Bob Thornton to come to your town and help with your tree planting. It is so cool to have a movie star and be able to replant the tree’s.
scincerely,
Nicole
April 3rd, 2009 - 10:46 am
hi wat ru doing
April 3rd, 2009 - 10:49 am
Jordon,
That’s so cool that you replanted those trees. Hopefully whoever did that doesn’t do it again. If they do do it again just keep replanting them, eventually they’ll get tired of it and stop. Write back soon.
Your Pen Pal,
Vanessa
April 3rd, 2009 - 10:50 am
hey its great that u planted those trees
April 3rd, 2009 - 10:55 am
I for got to mention. Wuz ^ Tate
(:
Bye, Kaitlynne
April 3rd, 2009 - 10:58 am
Hi my name is Josh i learnd a lot about your web site and i have a qustion was it hard working with fift and third graders ? What was it like planting trees cause i wanted to trie it one day but i havet done it so far.All iv done is plant radishis carrots and green beans and tomatos.Is it hard to do what you do every day?
April 3rd, 2009 - 12:42 pm
Thank you guys for leaving these great comments.
April 3rd, 2009 - 12:51 pm
hey Nicole,
Its me Ben Im not sure Billy Bob really came here
he just gave us some advice.
April 4th, 2009 - 3:55 pm
I have a litter tree at my home.
Why is your thee name Billy bob?????
LOVE YOUR FRIEND
Shania
April 10th, 2009 - 10:53 am
you guys rock iam sorry about what happend to your trees
April 10th, 2009 - 10:58 am
I love name Billy Bob?
LOVE YOUR PIN PAL
Shania
April 10th, 2009 - 11:02 am
Hey Aerial! I still can’t believe what you guys did for the environment! I hope that whoever destroyed your tree’s the first time doesnt do it again! Remeber, fight for what you believe in!Way to go!
Michayla/mac!
April 10th, 2009 - 11:02 am
its cool that you named your trees
April 10th, 2009 - 11:03 am
I love name Billy Bob?
LOVE YOUR PIN PAL
Shania
Hi Chloe
April 20th, 2009 - 11:08 am
Hi Bradly how have you been I’m sorry that I didn’t come on i was sick that day so my friends showed me how to get on today so I just wanted to try this out and to stop and say hi.
April 24th, 2009 - 3:00 pm
Hey Bradly, I liked the picture that you sent. It’s cool that you have guitar hero 3 legend of rock you are so lucky that you have a wii and even I like guitar hero. That’s all I have to talk about because my grandma just got here. bye!
From,
Amaya
May 27th, 2009 - 2:31 pm
hi bradly ty for the letter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 1st, 2009 - 10:54 am
you guys rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
your pen pal ~ laura
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