PHOTOS SUBMITTED / Girl Scout Troop 3706, leaders and other volunteers shovel a giant load of mulch as part of a work day Saturday redoing the flower beds at Loyd Star Elementary.

During the beautification work, troop member Rainie Foster takes a minute to admire the progress. The Girl Scouts spent part of the nearly $1,000 raised on cookie sales to pay for the flowers and mulch. The scouts are led by Jennifer Foster, troop leader, and Danielle Steckler, assistant troop leader.