Development News
New Truck Donated to the JCRA
We would like to extend our utmost appreciation and thanks for the Paul Ciener Botanical Garden for the donation of a "new" truck via Ciener Woods Ford. The Paul Ciener Botanical Garden is a fledgling public garden being developed in Kernersville, North Carolina in memory of Paul J. Ciener who passed away in 1998. Paul was the principal investor in Piedmont Carolina Nursery with partner, Mark Peters, who is currently the JCRA Board President.
Paul was an avid gardener and plant enthusiast, well traveled, and a lover of great gardens. It was his desire to develop a public garden for the enjoyment of the citizens of Kernersville and surrounding communities in thanks for the manner in which the area embraced his business and his family. Master planning for the garden is currently underway with tentative plans for groundbreaking in early 2003.
Paul's sons, David and Greg, attended the 2002 JCRA Gala in the Garden this May, and they were most impressed with the Gala participant turnout and all the gardens. When they heard of the theft of the JCRA's truck and the complications with the state's budget shortfalls, they generously donated a pre-owned truck to the Arboretum. This truck will be an invaluable part of the day-to-day activities and operation of the JCRA – thanks to the generosity of the Ciener Family and Ciener Woods Ford! (If you know David or Greg or just driving through Kernersville, be sure to stop by and add your personal thanks. Ciener Woods Ford is located at 1330 Highway 66 South in Kernersville, NC 27284.)
July 2002