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• . . . <br /> � � � r <br /> . <br /> FALL 1993: RECYCLED ORNAMENTS CONTEST Sites: Decatur-Macon County Composting Facility, <br /> SPRING 1994: LITTERBUG DESIGN CONTEST Decatur Recycle Paper,Inc.,Macon County Landfill and <br /> These projects teach another perspective about environmen- ��'�� ��aulers,Recycling Unlimited,Waste Recycling, <br /> tal issues.The swdent realizes that"trash"can have value Mcllonald's <br /> by finding new uses.In 1992 over 450 swden[s from public Offered to all 35 schools in the coun[y with t7fth grade stu- <br /> and private schools in the county participated in our first dents as they study"d�e environment"in their Science cur- <br /> recycled ornaments contest.This year we expect to more riculum.All 1550 Macon County fifth graders have an o���r- <br /> than double participation by adding a second event in the wnity to get a close look at each facility and learn how <br /> spring during April,Keep America Beautiful Month. Macon Counry deals with our'trash'. An employee of each <br /> facility will be the on-site guide. A trained tour guide from <br /> Sample directions: CCS will accompany the bus and add infonnation about our <br /> Use post-consumer materials(used paper,plastic,wood, communiry concerns and solutions. <br /> aluminum,etc.) *no glass,no food August- <br /> •Must be light enough and small enough to hang Education Committee planning/assignments <br /> •School winners from every grade level displayed at area Educational Newsletters to 2500 teachers <br /> McDonald's September-October and March- May <br /> Contact participating schools <br /> August- Document with photos and reports <br /> Education Commitlee planning/assignments <br /> Educational Newstetters to 2500 teachers Progr<un Coordinator �135O <br /> October and March CCS Tour Guide $1750 <br /> Contact participating cl��sses Postage �50 <br /> Document with photos and reports Printing �155� <br /> December and April Supplies �1100 <br /> Judging Tot�il expenses �5800 <br /> Display and publicity <br /> Program Coordinator $1200 <br /> Printing $100 <br /> Supplies $500 <br /> Total expenses $1800 <br /> r � � � � <br /> � � , � <br /> r <br /> In the 9th year of successful teaching this project remains�n <br /> Sent to every teacher in Macon County,this newsletter excellent tool. All 90 second grade classes in Macon County <br /> announces project progress,share solutions and success and �e visited each year by Sue Ann Cain,former CCS Director. <br /> involve the teachers on a closer level with what is happen- The 30 minute progra�n introduces"Perry the Proud Peacock" <br /> ing in their community.This year a writing intern from through poem and costume and reinforces litter prevention, <br /> Millikin University will work on this project for CCS.The recycling and composting pertinent to our community. The <br /> Intern will interview local agencies and volunteers to report Program content evolves as environmental concems change. <br /> all progress in Macon County in the environmental�u�d con- perry Peacock Coloring Books,progrvn certificates,and <br /> servation areas.The local coalition of environment�il and other informational handout�are given. <br /> conservation agencies and groups defined education and <br /> communication as THE mos[important issue in the county. Oclober/November visits are to Macon County schools <br /> Augast- September April/May visits are to Decatur area schools <br /> Education Committee planning/assignments <br /> Educational Newsletters to 2500 teachers Progrvn Coordinator $300 <br /> Publication: November,February,May Project Presenter $2U00 <br /> Program Coordinator $600 Postage $50 <br /> Millikin University Intern $2400 Printing $826 <br /> Printing $600 Supplies $35U <br /> Postage $500 Total Expenses $3526 <br /> Supplies $50 <br /> Total expenses $4150 <br />