2010-06-17 / Front Page

Crack Fells Century-old Downtown Tree


Deanna and Henry Roos of Yucca Valley, California, stop their tour of downtown shops to watch as the horseshoe chestnut tree is cut down at Colonial House on State Street. The couple say they love St. Ignace and visit every year. Losing the tree is unfortunate, although the tree cutting work is fascinating, said Mrs. Roos. With the tall top portion of the tree down, crews prepare to tie off branches and cut the next section. Officer David Hoolsema monitors passing traffic. (See story, page 3) Deanna and Henry Roos of Yucca Valley, California, stop their tour of downtown shops to watch as the horseshoe chestnut tree is cut down at Colonial House on State Street. The couple say they love St. Ignace and visit every year. Losing the tree is unfortunate, although the tree cutting work is fascinating, said Mrs. Roos. With the tall top portion of the tree down, crews prepare to tie off branches and cut the next section. Officer David Hoolsema monitors passing traffic. (See story, page 3)

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