Surf City celebrates Arbor Day

The town of Surf City held its annual Arbor Day celebration at the Surf City Community Center on April 25. The program was called to order by Surf City Mayor Zander Guy and the invocation was by Rev. Jesse C. Staton, Jr. Pastor of Faith Harbor United Methodist Church. The 6th annual Tree City USA award was presented by Pender County Ranger Leon Craft; planting of tree, After School Program.

Participating in the celebration (from left): Surf City Parks and Recreation Director Kristie Grubb, Mayor Pro-Tem Doug Medlin, Surf City Planning Director Todd Rademacher, After school student Bryson Jernigan (tree planting is on Bryson's right), Mayor Zander Guy, Rev. Jesse Staton, Councilman Buddy Fowler, Beautification Committee Lilmar Taylor-Williams, Pender County Ranger Leon Craft, Teacher Meghan Wood, Councilwoman Nelva Albury. (Front): Morgan Hall and Chance Hawkins.