The Niverville Nighthawks took a break from their usual hockey practice to give back to the community by participating in a clean-up at the Niverville Heritage Cemetery.
The event was organized by members of the Niverville United Church and a local resident Myra Kehler, who said that the event was part of a biannual effort to spruce up the grounds.
“We do this once in the spring and once in the fall. We spread dirt, add new grass seed, pick up garbage, and trim trees. It’s a lot of work, but it’s so worth it.”
For the past two years, the Nighthawks organization have sent around 20 players to help with the clean-up. Kehler noted how valuable their participation has been. “It’s wonderful to have the young fellows with muscle, you know, pushing wheelbarrows and digging out stumps made it look too easy.”
Kehler adds that others in their church and the community also came out to join the work-day. The event helps keep the cemetery looking its best and strengthens the bond between the team and the community.
Kehler and the members of the Niverville United Church thank those who took time out of their morning to help with the clean-up.
“We so very much appreciate it.”
The Nighthawks will trade in their boots and garden gloves for skates and sticks as they take on the Blues in Winnipeg at the Hockey for All Centre tonight. Puck drop is at 7:30pm.