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Trash Mash Held Sat Jun 11th
Posted on Jun 13th, 2022
Photo Linda Wright
Justin Hillis, FOR Environmental Committee Chairman:
Many thanks to all the “hot” volunteers who spent a sizzling Saturday morning June 11th, collecting trash along a 30-mile stretch of the San Bernard. This year’s FOR “Trash Mash” event filled a dumpster full of trash and met the goal of keeping the river clean and healthy.
Thanks to Brazoria County Parks Dept for picking up the dumpster and properly disposing of the trash collected at Hanson Riverside County Park area. Also thanks to Director Trey Gilbert for donating the work gloves.
Photo Jim Cooper
“Two, six, heave” is the chant as a section of free-floating dock is pulled from the river. Doing the heavy-duty pulling is past President Wayne Head assisted by Vice President John Swanson. Boat driver is Environmental Committee Chairman Justin Hillis and passenger Jim Hillis.
Photo Tom Ronayne
Starting at the northernmost collection point, Hanson Riverside County Park area, a sizable amount of trash was collected by this crew: Casey Ronayne, Dean Nelson, Cassie Curtis, Carla Curtis, Clay Funk, Ashton Thompson, Logan Ronayne, Corinne Luna and Gavin Luna. Not shown are Warren Halliday and Tom Ronayne FOR Director.
Photo Linda Wright
Heading downstream to the next collection point at FM 521 boat ramp, a boat load of trash was dropped off by Mac Harris and his crew (center). Assisting Sheila Wardlaw, FOR Secretary in unloading trash was Chris Hall.
Photo Jim Cooper
Both truck and boat delivered trash to the last collection point at the Churchill Bridge boat ramp. This crew of three delivered a truck bed full of trash. Director Valroy Maudlin stands to the left.
Photo Jim Cooper
Pat and Jason Wolever wrestle a heavy fuel container from their boat. Valroy and Adalia Maudlin stand ready to assist.
Photo Linda Wright
Hot dogs were ready immediately following the event at the FOR Community Center. Director Jim Cooper and Ken Wright eat a dressed dog in five bites (recommended number). Thanks to Brian Meagher and family for providing and preparing the hot dogs/brats and “fixins”. Thanks also to Vicki Head for organizing the social.
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