Trinnell Scott drove through a pothole and damaged her wheel and axel. Her son, 12-year-old, Monte Scott of Muskegon, Michigan decided to do something about the roads in his own community. Using dirt from his own backyard, he filled up his wheel barrow and spread the dirt in potholes. He didn’t tell his mom or his neighbors. He just went out and did it.
When asked why he filled the potholes, he said, “I tell myself: I have a responsibility of doing something to help the community out.” His mother was not shocked, saying, “He saw a need and he felt like he could meet that need, so that’s why he did what he did. He’s just that type of kid.” She continued, “He’s just a kid that likes to help people.” If it’s the fall, he’s raking leaves. Summer, spring, he’s cutting grass. Winter, he’s blowing snow.”
This good deed is getting a lot of positive press. Monte received an award from the mayor of Muskegon. The governor of Michigan called him to congratulate him on doing such a great job. He has received hundreds of letters. Lowe’s gave him supplies and tools to accomplish his tasks in a more effective way.
Joe’s Perspective: This is a feel-good story. Here is a kid who sees a problem who doesn’t believe the government will solve, so he just rolls up his sleeves and does it himself. It’s what everyone should do, right? Instead of whining and complaining. Instead of blaming others, Monte attempted to correct the problem with his own bare hands. Nice. I am a big fan of Monte Scott.
Still, I am left with a few basic questions. Why is this story so newsworthy? Shouldn’t we all do more positive things in our own community? Shouldn’t it be the norm to feel that we have a “responsibility of doing something to help the community out.”
Your Turn: What is the most significant thing you have done to help your own community?
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The most significant thing I’ve done to help in my community is probably volunteering at various places or giving firefighters lemonade on a very hot summer day.
The most significant thing I’ve done to help in my community is probably volunteering at a place called changemakers. its a place where we help varies people or places in our community.
The most significant thing I have ever done was help my grandparents fill the potholes on their street.Me and my grandparents filled the potholes because the State was not required to fill the potholes.My grandparents continue to fill the potholes when there are new ones or when the ones that they have filled wear out.Doing this does not only benefit my grandparents and my family but it also benefits others such as their neighbors and people who come to visit their parents or brothers and sisters.Even though they don’t fill the potholes in the entire neighborhood they are still helping people around them and themselves.
Small deeds can save the earth!
The most significant thing I have done to help my community is go on walks and pick up garbage. See, there was a lot and so a group of us went on a walk through our communities and picked up trash.