Tree farmer of the year celebration starts

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People are gathering on Ingram Road at the Otis family tree farm. Weather is ideal for the celebration of the Tree Farmer of the Year picnic and tree farm tour with Tim and Kathy Otis.
There are photos of the family farm going back to the 1850s. Activities today include hiking the property looking at a recent clear cut and also replanting. There are signs off Highway 20 directing members to the potluck picnic. Food and drinks served about 5 p.m.

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