Issue #17 Full Version (subscription required)
In this issue: Under the leadership of teacher Jodi Neugebauer, the second graders celebrated Earth Day last Friday by planting 125 trees around town. The Prairie Rose Community Fund continued its support of the community by providing a grant to the Garretson Area Historical Society, which is fund raising to replace windows in the museum. The FFA had a successful year and placed well at the FFA Convention that was held recently. City-wide clean-up is occurring this Friday and Saturday, see below for more information!
Wondering what else is happening in the Community for this week? You'll find the Community Events Calendar on page 4 in the on-line or paper version, or if you already have a subscription to the on-line paper, you can download it here! Community Events Calendar 4-28-16
Garretson City-Wide Cleanup on April 29 & 30
Each year, Garretson beautifies itself by providing areas for local residents to get rid of clutter. This week Friday and Saturday, haul your unwanted items and junk to a designated dumpster and help clean up our town! The dumpsters will be located at the County Building on the corner of Essex & Railroad and open Friday from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The city branch pile will be open Saturday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
So what is allowed? You can bring anything except everyday garbage, paint cans, electronics, lawn chemicals, tires, and unpainted construction wood or branches (dispose of branches at the city branch pile). You can bring furniture, mattresses ($5 charge each), and painted wood. Appliances will be accepted for $10 each and car batteries are also allowed. These two items cannot be placed in dumpsters. The branch pile is located south of town near River Ridge Golf Course and will accept yard waste such as branches, grass clippings, and shubbery.
Please keep in mind that after hours drop offs will not be allowed, and the dumpsters are provided for Garretson/Sherman residents only. Non residents may drop off yard waste at the branch pile for $5.
For questions, call 594-6721 or 594-6723.
