Vinton churches get gift of elm trees: The local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution planted the trees. From: Roanoke Times (Roanoke, VA) | Date: November 17, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2006 The Roanoke Times. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: JoAnne Poindexter

Nov. 17--Two Vinton churches have new elm trees as part of a Daughters of the American Revolution conservation project.

Planting historical and native trees, especially elms, is a national DAR conservation project, said Lee Woody, vice regent of the Roanoke Valley Chapter of the DAR.

The chapter planted and dedicated American Liberty elms at St. Timothy Lutheran Church on Oct. 14 and at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter...