Springfield beautification group honors 2 retirees with awards

Warren Copeland, left photo,and Connie Chappell were honored by the Community Beautification Committee in recognition of their years of beautification efforts with year-end Beautification Achievement Awards. In the photo at right, CBC Chairman Marianne Ludlow Nave with Chappell, right. Contributed

Warren Copeland, left photo,and Connie Chappell were honored by the Community Beautification Committee in recognition of their years of beautification efforts with year-end Beautification Achievement Awards. In the photo at right, CBC Chairman Marianne Ludlow Nave with Chappell, right. Contributed
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Jan 4, 2024
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The Community Beautification Committee (CBC) if Springfield recently honored two retirees with awards.

The organization presented year-end “Beautification Achievement Award” plaques to Warren Copeland and Connie Chappell.

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Copeland was honored in recognition of his 35 years and Chappell of her 30 years of beautification efforts, continued support and contributions “to help enhance the natural beauty of Springfield.”

Copeland was city commissioner from 1988 to 2023, and City of Springfield mayor from 1990 to 1994 and from 1998 to 2023. He was the first person to be elected to this post by a direct community election in 2003.

Chappell served as the city commission clerk from 1987 to 2017.

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