Garden club dedicates tree in memory of Milton matriarch Betts
Members of the Milton Garden Club dedicated a tree Oct. 6, along Governor’s Walk in memory of the late Leah Betts. Betts was an honorary member of the club and former Milton councilwoman.
Betts, who died Jan. 13 at the age of 91, took an active part in the club, and attended meetings and helped with fundraising. She also served as the garden club’s advocate on town council, and helped secure a $2,000 donation from Sussex County Council before her passing.
To honor her efforts, the club decided to plant a tree in her honor along the walkway adjacent to the Broadkill River along Mulberry Street. Club President Gillian Benson selected and arranged the planting of the tree.
Ryan Mavity covers Milton and the court system. He is married to Rachel Swick Mavity and has two kids, Alex and Jane. Ryan started with the Cape Gazette all the way back in February 2007, previously covering the City of Rehoboth Beach. A native of Easton, Md. and graduate of Towson University, Ryan enjoys watching the Baltimore Ravens, Washington Capitals and Baltimore Orioles in his spare time.
