DUKE CENTER — Otto Township residents are once again exhibiting the small-town spirit of volunteerism and cooperation.

In addition to the generous gift received last month (two new zero-turn mowers) from Jim Coast Sales and Service, the Otto Township Cemetery Association has recently been the beneficiary of Ted Schwab’s backhoe services and the ongoing computer upgrading from fellow Duke Centerian Greg Givan.

The township supervisors have also pledged their assistance in removing three trees from the cemeteries.

These gestures, along with all the other help received, both financially and physically, are indicative of the small township’s willingness to pitch in when the need arises.

One more volunteer is needed, someone to fill the position on the cemetery’s committee created by the resignation of Kelly Pearce. Anyone interested should contact committee persons Sharon Schwab or David Silvis.

The association is currently getting quotes on two storage sheds to house the mowers and other maintenance equipment. A decision will be made soon and the sheds will be delivered and utilized next month.

The Duke Center cemetery has been surveyed and mapped and the Rixford parcel is expected to be completed in the near future. Also, with the retirement of Robert Galantine, Shinglehouse’s Rich Amidon has agreed to open and close graves for the association from this date moving forward.