Post-Taste Clean Up

Over a dozen folks helped clean up Ruston streets last night as darkness fell. Most helpers commented that the town seemed cleaner than in years past, but there were still several bags of garbage gathered and deposited behind town hall. Local seniors baked goodies as a reward for the workers.

It was a great feeling of community - a chance to say hi and feel like you made a difference. I have to admit, trash collection can be addicting. On the way home, my daughter and I could not walk past any garbage on the ground. We came down Pearl Street (which had not been cleaned up yet).

Having already deposited our garbage bags, we collected quite a handful. A woman we didn't know noticed us from her yard as she was heading in from the store. She not only gave us her shopping bag for our garbage, she offered us a Klondike bar. Just another example of how community connections are built and the value living in a small town.

Karen


Sherri Forch, organizer of the baked goods

Lynette Hopkins (Mayor Bruce in the background) and their other "child"

Some of the goodies you missed out on if you didn't attend!