Clean-up's success may lead to follow-up
Volunteers, led by Rosario S‡nchez (gray) and Marisela Rubio (red), ignore the city limit and pick up trash in the wild.
SCHWANA - The people of Schwana had a community clean-up recently that may lead to more such events.
"The town looked nice when we were done, but we're starting to see trash again," co-organizer Tina Gutiérrez.
However, the better reason for additional clean-ups, according to Gutiérrez, is the socialization that took place. Folks were in a festive mood, she said, as they went about this chore. There was a barbecue afterward for the volunteers.
Tina and her husband Alfredo, pastor of the Church of God of Schwana, organized the clean-up. Both said its success encourages them to not only consider additional clean-ups but also some type of yearly community celebration.
"Anytime you can bring people together, it's a good idea," Alfredo said.The volunteers included about 25 children of all ages and 10-12 adults.