On Saturday, Jan. 3, with a cold breeze crackling, 18 Rapid City Rushmore Rotarians and 5 family members descended en masse to the property where Jeff Kingsbury lives to clean up what remained of 56 downed trees from the recent windstorm. A handful of other volunteers joined us as well.
Chainsaws cranked to life while a crackerjack team collected limbs and transported them to slash piles. Seven gifted lumberjacks limbed and bucked the trees.
Hard work was the mantra, and after only 3 ½ hours, the property was unrecognizable as trees were limbed, bucked, and stacked! The slash piles are girthy, but manageable. Everyone retired into the home of Dan and Arlette Schweitzer and enjoyed Arlette’s chili, Mexican cornbread and brownies.
Jeff and the Schweitzers are so grateful for everyone who gifted their equipment, time, and talents. This is a terrific example of the value, friendship, and fellowship that Rotary provides in communities throughout the world.
Another Act of Kindness to commemorate our Club’s 40-year anniversary!!