Volunteers Spruce Up Riverside Cemetery

Area residents were invited to participate in the community flower planting event now that the frost date has passed. Flats full of colorful, vibrant flowers and grasses awaited planting in one of the 300-plus cast iron urns throughout the 17 acres of cemetery grounds.

The original planting date was supposed to be on Tuesday, but organizers rescheduled it due to the rainy, wet, and cold conditions. The change likely impacted on the number of volunteers that did show up.  

Still, a small but mighty crew ensured the work got done. Helping to plant flowers were Mary Poulter, Esther Wagenecht, Joanie Stewart, Glenna Spotts, Vicki Waldbusser, Julie Noord, and Don Warkins. The regular crew at the cemetery mowed and trimmed, and Prophetstown Township Supervisor Myron Hofmeister planted, trimmed, and snapped a few photos of the crews hard at work.

“It was an absolutely beautiful day today, perfect weather to be outside! But it was a long day,” said volunteer Glenna Spotts.

As the weather warms up and the flowers grow and bloom, their volunteer efforts will surely be appreciated. Thanks also to Myron and Glenna for the photos.