Effingham County honored with NexTrex bench for recycling achievement

Pictured L-R are Sandra Donaldson, County Board Chairman Josh Douthit, Chapter Regent Susan Oliver, Beth Wattelet, Conservation Committee Chair Brenda Wagy, LoElla Baker and Delaine Donaldson with the Effingham County Culture Center and Museum. Not pictures is Jean Bohnhoff, who assisted with the project.

EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WAND) - The Ann Crooker St. Clair Chapter, NSDAR donated a NexTrex bench to Effingham County in recognition of their recycling efforts, having collected 1,000 lbs. of plastic to prevent it from reaching landfills.

The bench will be placed at the Effingham County Culture Center Museum.

Board Chairman Josh Douthit expressed gratitude for the donation and the Chapter's commitment to keeping the environment clean.

“We are grateful for the bench donation from the Ann Crooker St. Clair Chapter of the NSDAR and appreciate their efforts in keeping our environment clean of plastic debris," stated Douthit. 

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