A little effort can go a long way. And the effort put forth by Curt, a mild-mannered Society Hill resident collecting trash on his stretch of 4th Street, really made a difference. I passed by Curt on my morning walk to the office, finding him with a handful of garbage and a smile on his face, taking care of what last night's South Street crowd left behind. And the heat didn't stop him, either.
"I have a conscience," Curt said as he headed for the corner trash can, "and I'm not afraid to let people know." He and another diligent neighbor have been making morning pick-ups for years, knowing that their little extra effort keeps Society Hill the way it is. If all it takes is a pair of dedicated residents to clean a block, then the concerned reading this blog should find a neighbor and spend three minutes outside. And as for myself, I intend on offering an orange juice-incentive to find a partner.
Comments (1)
I believe the Society Hill residents are doing an awesome job picking up trash on their blocks. But I also believe the main problem behind litter in this city is leadership. Not just from Melissa or Ned, (because I think it's very honorable just to have this website and organize pick ups) but from our new mayor (whether it be Nutter, Taubenberger, or Staggs).
The public needs more awareness, the fines need to be enforced, and organization and leadership must be present. I believe Nutter is our best candidate to get the job done and I firmly believe that this will be a major issue he will look to overcome after November's election. I feel that he believes our quality of life is at stake; not to mention bringing in more jobs and making our city better for everyone.
Keep up the great work on this site and your mission!
Tim
Posted by Tim | August 2, 2007 4:58 PM
Posted on August 2, 2007 16:58