From the Email InBox: Tree Planting Report:

Dear Gramps:

The Grand Terrace tree planting event last Saturday was a success! About 60 people from many different sectors and age groups (even children) showed up to support the event. This was a step in the right direction for the city.

If we as world citizens are to "go green" and save our planet, then tree-planting events, which reduce CO2, are a must. I hope that bright ideas, such as tree planting, are the prevailing practices, instead of more power plants in our city.

The trees are located on the corners of Mt. Vernon and Main St.

Gramps Replies:

I am glad this was done too and that so many people demonstrated a desire to improve the environment and participate in a community work day. This is a showing of what makes Grand Terrace different from a City Council Meeting for example.

I do wish it could have been delayed a week till the smoke cleared more. But, by Saturday the air was a bit better. I hope no one was endangered by the activity that day.

I have noticed more trees being planted around town in yards. This too will help.

Thanks Citizens... Thanks AQMD.... and yes thanks for Steve Berry who filled out the paperwork to get the grant.