BY DAN HILDEBRAN
Clay County officials recently unveiled a new street sweeper which was named after second graders at Tynes Elementary School.
“Sweep Dreams” won the competition among county students. Other entries included Lil’ Scrubby, The Sweeper-ella Express, and Sweeptimus Prime.
County officials said the sweeper is a much-anticipated addition to Clay County’s fleet — the loud, vacuum-type truck helps make the county’s roads safer, it reduces road debris that could cause tire damage, and improves the stormwater quality, and that helps improve the county’s waterways.
Last month, county officials, including Lake Region commissioner Betsy Condon, visited the elementary campus to congratulate students, show off the new equipment and teach students about local government.
