Thanks and congratulations to Claremont’s Girl Scout Troop 30261. The Scouts raised $588 at their bake sale outside Walmart’s on Saturday.
Disturbed by the overwhelming eyesore of cigarette butts on our city streets, sidewalks, and parks, the troop will use their earnings to purchase pocket ash trays to distribute, free to smokers. Their hope is that personal ash trays will be used to safely deposit ashes and butts, and eliminate smokers’ litter.
The Girl Scouts also participate in Claremont’s Adopt-a-Spot program, in which a group or an individual chooses a city location to help beautify and keep litter-free. Their “spot” is the green at the Claremont Visitor’s Center.
Troop Leader Tara Tilton helps her Scouts learn how to contribute to a good quality of life in Claremont – lessons that benefit all residents.
Jack Hurley
Claremont
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