WILMINGTON — Clinton County Commissioners and members of the Solid Waste Management District recently recognized 10 local students for their efforts in preserving the natural environment. The ceremony was held at the Clinton County Courthouse,
Elementary students (K-5) across the county were asked to create posters depicting local recycling and litter prevention activities. The artwork was judged by the commissioners and the top 10 winners were selected to represent the county in the Solid Waste Management District’s annual calendar.
In all, 140 homeroom classes from 10 schools and the Christian Heritage Home Educators (homeschool) participated in this year’s contest.
On Tuesday, May 9 the winners, their families, teachers, principals, and members of the community gathered at the courthouse to formally recognize each of these students and observe as they were awarded various prizes including recycled content game rugs, stainless steel water bottles made from recycled steel, and duffle bags made from recycled plastic bottles. Each student also received first editions of the featured calendar.
The winners were presented with their original artwork, custom framed with a personalized nameplate commemorating the event.
Commissioners Brenda Woods and Kerry Steed, along with Solid Waste District representatives Jeff Walls, Dori Bishop and Mark Michael, presented the winners with their awards and invited guests for refreshments following the program.
The 10 county winners were:
• Landen Green, kindergarten, Christian Heritage Home Educators
• Gracie Byus, kindergarten, Putman Elementary
• Marian Hamilton, first grade, Putman Elementary
• Addison Elkins, second grade, Clinton-Massie Elementary
• Julia Reardon, second grade, Clinton-Massie Elementary
• Maddie Frump, third grade, Putman Elementary
• Elle Martin, fourth grade, East End Elementary
• Ethan Picklesimer, fourth grade, Wilmington Christian Academy
• Haylie Strider, fifth grade, Clinton-Massie Elementary
• Zeke Schneider, fifth grade, New Vienna Elementary
