Planting new life in honor of a retirement

Elementary-school students at W.G. Mallett School in Farmington planted a tree on Thursday, June 3, in honor of custodian Ernie Dunham, who is retiring from the Mt. Blue district after 33 years. Alongside the tree, Principal Tracy Williams presented Dunham with a custom chair and gathered the student body to thank and cheer for Dunham. Kay Neufeld/Franklin Journal Buy this Photo

Elementary-school students at W.G. Mallett School in Farmington cheer on Ernie Dunham, a custodian who is retiring after working for the Mt. Blue district for 33 years on Thursday, June 3. Students sang a song dedicated to Dunham and spoke over the microphone to thank him for taking care of the school and wish him a happy retirement. Kay Neufeld/Franklin Journal Buy this Photo