Trash Bash 2015 T-Shirt Contest Winners Announced

The Darke County Solid Waste District and 1 Shot Services recently sponsored a t-shirt design contest for Trash Bash 2015. Students in grades 7-12 were eligible to enter the contest. the Darke County Solid Waste Policy Committee selected Shayla Stephan’s entry as the winner. Shayla’s design will be put onto t-shirts that will be distributed to all participants of Trash Bash 2015. Shayla, of Arcanum, also received a $75 Chamber Gift Certificate donated by 1 Shot Services, Bradford, Ohio. Shayla is the daughter of Dave and Michelle Stephan.

“We commend every student who took the time to submit a design into our fourth annual t-shirt design contest for Trash Bash,” said Krista Fourman, Director of the Darke County Solid Waste District. “Everyone who entered had such talent and great ideas. It was hard for the Policy Committee to pick the top three winners.”

Also receiving prizes for their artwork for the Trash Bash 2015 t-shirt contest were Cassie Parsons and Alex Brewer, both of Versailles. Cassie received a $50 Darke County Chamber Gift Certificate and Alex received a $25 Darke County Chamber Gift Certificate sponsored by 1 Shot Services. Cassie is the daughter of Travis & Kris Parsons. Alex is the son of Shaun & Jill Brewer.

“Trash Bash is becoming a huge volunteer event in Darke County. Hundreds of miles of roadway is being cleaned-up in two days.” stated County Commissioner Michael Stegall.

Each group will be given black bags for trash and clear bags for recyclables. For separating the recyclables from the trash, each group will be awarded $50.00 for participating. Awards will be given to Darke County non-profit organizations only. County highway employees will follow assigned routes and will pick-up bags left on the targeted collection roads on April 20, 2015.