IF YOU drive along Valley Westside Road in Stevens County, you may come across the road sign pictured on the right.

It’s a testimony to an effort by members of Local 1135 at the Stevens County Courthouse to reach out into their community by adopting a 3-mile stretch of road, which they regularly keep clean.

Twice a year, Local members, usually numbering from six to 10, work their way up and down the stretch of road. The cleanup usually takes about an hour, says Julie Brown, president of the Local.

Members of the cleanup crew enjoy two rewards. One is to help the local community.

The other is to enjoy pizza together once the job is done.