A toast to trees

SPECIAL DAY- Leslie Galloway of Burbank, at right, adds a shovelful of earth to cover the roots of a sapling tree planted in honor of his late son, Simi Valley Police Officer Gary Galloway, during the Simi Valley Arbor Day celebration on Saturday. Trees were planted in honor of Galloway and four other local residents. Threeyearold Isabella Montante, above, works on a tree-themed crossword while, at left, local chainsaw artist Cherie Curie adds detail to the face of a bear she carved for a group of spectators. Photos by IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers