A lot of kids are heartened. It bridges the gap with the elderly. And, he said, the kindness shown by the seniors makes a difference to some children who are not used to being treated well. She said the volunteers help to create a wonderful event and good will through the community. Austin is an inter-generational group, with the board being comprised of a conglomeration of ages.
Volunteers help mulch, fertilize and, of course, plant trees.
Like Yeck of the Salvation Army, Ramlo said many other groups have contributed their time to Spruce Up's efforts. At the area near the Burger King in Austin, volunteers from St. Olaf Lutheran Church completed a Department of Transportation project in three days, which pleasantly surprised Ramlo. From this small sampling, it is clear Austin would be a much colder and inefficient place without the input of volunteers. A united community will not falter. As we continue to unite, to work together, we will create an even better Mower County, Although we have come far, the journey is not yet complete.