Immediate Release
October 9, 2009
Batavia, Ohio. “First impressions are important and I think this sign makes a good one,” said Clermont Clean and Green Program Director Becky Ploucha, admiring the colorful flowers and plants blooming around the Welcome to Clermont County sign located at the corner of SR 125 and I-275 in Withamsville. “This is one of five projects around the county that volunteers will work on for Make a Difference Day on Saturday, October 24, 2009,” she said.
Ploucha is looking for volunteers to “make a difference” in the community by taking part in flower plantings or litter pick-ups that are scheduled on Make a Difference Day. “In addition to planting new flowers and bulbs around the county sign, daylilies and daffodils will be planted around the riverfront bandstand in New Richmond, and at locations in Batavia Township and Stonelick Township. In Milford, a community litter pick up is planned,” she said.
Volunteers of all ages are welcome to participate and are encouraged to dress for the weather and the task they will be tackling. Garbage bags and gloves will be provided; H.J. Benkens Florist and Greenhouse will provide the plants. “This is a great opportunity for families, church groups, businesses, Scout troops, and neighbors to work on projects that will have a lasting impact on the community,” said Ploucha. For more information about Make a Difference Day in Clermont County, call (513) 753-9222 or e-mail CleanAndGreen@clermont2020.org.
Pictured above: Becky Ploucha with Clermont Clean and Green, works in the flower garden surrounding the Welcome to Clermont County sign in Withamsville.
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For additional information about this or other county news, contact Clermont County Communications Director Kathryn Lehr at (513) 732-7597 or by e-mail, klehr@co.clermont.oh.us.