City of Clearwater Councilman George Cretekos, kneeling, is pictured with employees of the Public Works Department Urban Forestry Division on April 28 following the presentation of the National Arbor Day Foundation flag representing Clearwater's 25th consecutive year as a "Tree City USA" recipient. A municipality must meet standards set forth by the foundation to receive the honor. The recognition ceremony was held in conjunction with the city's Arbor Day 2007 Tree Giveaway.
(from left) Alisa Gianfilippo, Jahayna Camara, Alvaro Fernandez and Ashley Epstein, holding daughter Garbrielle, were among the hundreds of Clearwater residents who turned out for the Arbor Day 2007 Tree Giveaway at City of Clearwater Public Works Department headquarters on April 28. Some 1700 trees were given away on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each household was allotted two free trees.
