FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn.--A group of SPIRE Credit Union employees and family members gathered to pick up litter alongside a two-mile stretch of Highway 23 just west of SPIRE’s Ogilvie, Minn. branch.
The long-standing commitment to creating a cleaner environment spans 24 years, with the first cleanup taking place on June 4, 1991. Linda Thiele, SPIRE’s Isle Branch Manager said, “I have only missed one year in the 24 years we have been doing this. It’s a great program, and I find it rewarding to give back to the community.”
Sheryl Olson, Manager Deposit Operations, said she’s only missed one or two years. “I am so proud of our staff,” said Dan Stoltz, SPIRE CEO, “this kind of event truly embraces SPIRE’s philosophy of improving our communities.
At right, from left, Emily Burk, Jessy Tinklenberg & Abbie Gobel gear up for SPIRE’s annual ditch cleanup.
Separately, The SPIRE Scholarship Committee recently awarded a $500 Traditional Scholarship to Spencer Stoltz. Spencer will be attending Brigham Young University in the fall. Spencer said, “I am very grateful for this honor and look forward to beginning my college education soon. Thank you for the vote of confidence you placed in me by awarding me this scholarship.”