Town to help residents replant damaged trees

Pine Bluffs residents with hail-damaged and dying trees on their property have been afforded relief by actions of the town council meeting and through an unexpected insurance windfall.

In a proposal presented by town Treasurer Kim Patterson, Pine Bluffs will begin a reforestation project. According to the proposal, The Town will reserve a total of $35,000 for the program from insurance funds to remove and replant trees on resident's property.

Residents will be allotted up to $1,500 dollars in an interest free loan. They will be required to repay a minimum of $50.00 a month and take no long...