Clean-up attracts 20

More than 20 residents and business owners turned out to the Ettalong Beach Clean Up Australia Day event on March 1, which was organised by the Ettalong Beach Business Group.

"The Ettalong Beach Business Group would like to thank the 20 plus people that showed up on a beautiful Sunday afternoon for the Ettalong Clean up Australia event and those that help to publicise the event for us," press secretary Mr Richard Berntsen said.

"There was a fair bit of dirt and sweat on all the participants as rubbish was collected between the Mantra and Ferry Rd, along Ocean Beach Rd, and at the Rocks Arcade, where a tired corner was cleaned of a fair bit of trash, noxious weeds and some flowering vines planted.

"It was nice to hear from participants that there was not nearly as much trash as they had expected, and that the town is taking shape one small step at a time.

"A special thanks to Del at the Rocks Arcade who looked after all the hungry and thirsty workers at the end of the day, as well as Nid who supplied spring rolls from the Cats Pyjamas.

"The winner of the coveted Black Stump clean-up award for a continued fantastic effort with the gardens at the Rocks Arcade was Marion Nugent."

Press release, 2 Mar 2009 Richard Berntsen, Ettalong Beach Business Group