Beautification Campaign Begins

Garrard County Central Record
http://www.garrardcentralrecord.com/news/2012/4/18/beautification-campaign-beginning-in-garrard-county-prizes-t.html

Anti-Litter/Beautification Campaign leads to Party on the Square 2012

SIXTH ANNUAL GARRARD COUNTY ANTI-LITTER/BEAUTIFICATION CAMPAIGN TO START APRIL 21st - read exciting details to find out how you can take part & enter to win…

The campaign will run from Earth Day (April 21) to June 3. Any group or individual who would like to conduct a public roadside cleanup will be provided trash bags and free disposal by the Solid Waste Department. The first 10 non-profits, churches, ball teams, or other such entities will earn $200 for cleaning 2 miles of public roadway during the campaign. These 10 groups will then be entered into a drawing at the Party on the Square on June 15 to earn an additional $100. There will be two drawings for $100 each and a representative of the group must be present to win. Additionally, any individual or group who assists with a beautification project, such as helping an elderly neighbor plant flowers, haul away junk, etc, will be entered into another drawing to be held at the Party on the Square. Two grand prizes will be given away for individuals or groups assisting with a beautification project.

Sign ups for the 10 non-profits will begin on Monday, April 16. Sign ups will be held on a first come, first served basis. Interested groups should call Solid Waste Coordinator Chris Thomason at 859-339-3233 or email him at chris.thomason@windstream.net. Any groups in addition to the 10 earning $200 for 2 miles of roadway should also contact Chris Thomason to obtain trash bags and information on free disposal.

To be eligible for prizes, participants must either live in or work in Garrard County and be at least six years of age.

Party on the Square Friday, June 15, 2012

NEWS FLASH!! PARTY ON THE SQUARE is back as a stand-alone event and will be Friday, JUNE 15, 2012 - it will not be part of the Rural Heritage Tobacco Festival as reported on February 18th. The Garrard County Solid Waste Committee will be organizing the party and if you would like to volunteer your time or services or make a donation, please call Chris Thomason, Garrard/Lincoln County Solid Waste Coordinator, at 859-339-3233 or e-mail Chris.Thomason@windstream.net. As in each year past, there will be old-fashioned family fun and everything will be free. We hope to see you there and please, help us spread the word.

Party on the Square to change in 2012

Party on the Square is under new leadership and is a new event. It will no longer be a stand-alone community celebration the third Friday in June. It is now called The Garrard County Rural Heritage Tobacco Festival Party on the Square and will be held Friday night during the Festival. For developing details go to: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Garrard-Co-Rural-Heritage-Tobacco-Festival/106528009386375

Grant Funding helps Garrard/Lincoln County

http://www.centralkynews.com/theinteriorjournal/news/ij-grant-upgrades-park-playgrounds-20110729,0,2360334.story

Rinse & Return Pesticide Container Drop-Off - August 23, 2011

FREE container disposal Tuesday, August 23, 2011 - Triple rinse your pesticide containers & bring them to the Garrard County Recycling Center between 9:00 am & 1 pm. (Sponsored by KY Dept of Ag & Solid Waste Dept) Additional info: Christopher Thomason, Garrard/Lincoln Solid Waste Area Coordinator, 859-339-3233

Solid Waste Coordinator Visits Paint Lick Elementary

The Garrard Central Record, May 5, 2011- Chris Thomason from the Garrard County Solid Waste Department presented fun, fact-filled experiences for each grade level at Paint Lick Elementary School last week. The lessons addressed the importance of recycling and proper disposal of waste. Mr. Thomason said the goal of his agency is to “teach young people to grow up to be good environmental stewards.”

If elementary teachers would like to schedule a presentation for their class or entire grade level, please contact Solid Waste Coordinator Chris Thomason at 859-339-3233 or e-mail Chris.Thomason@windstream.net.

Mr. Thomason with first graders.

Mr. Thomason with second graders.