It would take more space than we have here to list all that Badin’s volunteers do for their town, so I won’t even try. But next time you admire the flowerpots along Falls Road, watch the new tree plantings thrive, visit the museum complex,  notice the lack of litter, or enjoy the Best of Badin Festival, remember it’s because of the countless hours of time and effort donated over the years by a small group of citizens. And I’ve named only a few of the many things Badin residents and visitors enjoy because of the work done by these volunteers. We haven’t mentioned the hours spent in sometimes endless meetings, the paperwork, the grant writing and the record keeping. There’s no pay and little recognition. Just the satisfaction of seeing their town become a little better.  Bridget Huckabee, Editor