Task Force Members - Franklin County

Solid Waste Task Force

Franklin County Solid Waste Task Force members are appointed by the Franklin County Board of Commissioner. Most positions are volunteers.

Member of the SWTF for the past 5 years
Keep America Beautiful Director
Former WHLQ-WYRN Announcer
Native of Franklin County
Married 26 years with one son
President of the Louisburg Lions Club
Member of the Board of Directors of "A Child's Garden" charter school in Louisburg
Interests: music, reading, sports, and interaction with citizens of this county

Task Force Membership 1997 to present
Retired January 31, 2003 from Franklin County Dept. of Social Services
Married 1960 to Ray Edwards (45 years in July)
3 children and 2 grandchildren
Active member Corinth Baptist Church serving on financial committee and in the choir.
My interest: Promoting litter prevention and encouraging citizens to take pride in their community and keep their community litter free.
My hobbies are traveling and hiking in our state parks, boating, fishing and acting like a kid again playing with my grandchildren.

Task Force Membership since 2004
Retired Civil Engineer with over 40 years experience in the field
Married to Claudette for more than 37 years
Father to two daughters and grandfather to two girls
Personal philosophy, "It is man's responsibility to care for and respect his fellow man and nature".
Interest: Includes, fishing, swimming, finances, woodworking and gardening

Background includes 18 years as an Early Childhood Teacher
Fostered learning experiences about the environment and what we, as individuals, could do to help nature
Married to Pierre Giani for over 37 years
Mother to two daughters and grandmother to two girls, Sarah and Heather
Personal philosophy, "If each person contributes in just a small way everyday, such as recycling, having organic gardens and avoids littering, together the efforts would have a positive impact on the environmental health of the world in which we live".