The 9th annual Salem Lakes Spring cleanup was Saturday morning, beginning at Fox River Park. Everything exceeded any previous cleanup. More people, more food, more prizes, more food to eat. A record-breaking 185 people of all ages, from all over the area, gathered to start the event. Besides their efforts, they brought bags of food for the Sharing Center.
They divided into groups to cover 17 routes all over Salem Lakes. In 4 hours, a 40 yard dumpster was filled over the top.
Light rain didn’t damper the spirits. It made the air smell cleaner, too.
People find all sorts of things in the ditches. There are always some unusual items.
About 75 prizes were given out to adults and children.
