Clarke's litter fighting efforts get recognition

Clarke County's anti-litter efforts received state recognition in Montgomery last Wednesday at the 2006 Alabama PALS Governor's Awards Program held on the campus of Troy University Montgomery.

Dr. Donald Hines, chairman of the Board of Directors of PALS (People Against A Littered State) presided at the luncheon meeting that included individuals and groups from around the state who battle litter every day.

Spencer Ryan, the Executive Director of PALS, presented the awards.

Clarke County Commissioner and Clarke County Citizens Against Littering Chairman Patricia DuBose of Jackson received the Vulcan Volunteer of The Year Award.

Lloyd and Rita Wilson of Coffeeville received the Frank Sego Memorial Award. Sego was a founding member of PALS.

The Town of Coffeeville was one of two municipalities in the state to win the Cities Award for their efforts in combating litter. Mayor Faye Cotten was present to accept the award.

Clarke County Citizens Against Littering committee members and Coffeeville representatives show their awards above. From left, Clarke County Commissioner Patricia DuBose, Lloyd and Rita Wilson, Coffeeville Mayor Faye Cotten, Joanne Courington, Clarke County People First President Shirley Johnson and Town Clerk Tina May. At right, Patricia DuBose with her Vulcan Volunteer of the Year award, Suzanne Cox with The Clarke County Democrat's plaque and Lloyd and Rita Wilson with their Frank Sego Memorial Award.

The Clarke County Democrat was a co-winner along with the Cullman Times for the statewide media award recognizing its coverage of the anti-litter message. Suzanne Cox accepted the award for the newspaper.

Clarke County Citizens Against Littering, the local committee that promotes anti-littering efforts, won a Governor's Special Award. Shirley Johnson, President of Clarke County People First, joined in accepting the award.

Thomasville Elementary School won an honorable mention for its participation in the Clean Campus program.

The Clarke County delegation braved severe weather last Wednesday to attend the awards program. Tornadoes hit east Montgomery and south of the Capital City but the downtown area where the luncheon was held was unaffected.

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