Paint disposal, pesticide collection, 5K, Wacky Quacky and MORE!

Keep Athens-Limestone Beautiful eNewsletter

Greetings!

Thank you for once again opening our newsletter! There is always so much to share, and I hope you find something of interest to you.

We are always here to answer questions, so don't hesitate to contact us. We actually love to receive feedback, so if you have comments about this newsletter, just hit reply and fire away!

Sincerely,

Lynne Hart

Executive Coordinator

Pesticide Collection for Limestone Residents

There will be a collection of pesticide waste for Limestone County residents on August 28th.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED to participate in the program with your local county agent. To register, call the Tennessee Valley Cooperative Extension at 256-353-8702.

Click HERE for News Courier article.

How to Properly Dispose of Paint

Do you have partially filled cans of paint that you'd lik Paint Cans

e to discard, but not sure how to do it?

Here is how you can safely dispose of latex paint. Remember to always keep your paint away from children or pets as you do the following:

Small Quantities can be disposed of by simply taking the lid off the can and letting the paint dry. Once the paint is completely dry, the paint can may be taken to the Athens-Limestone Recycling Center.

Larger quantities can be disposed of by pouring the paint into a cardboard box lined with a plastic bag so that it will dry more quickly. To speed up the drying process, add kitty litter, shredded paper, or a purchased drying agent. Once the paint is completely dry, you may place the trash bag in your garbage can. The paint can may then be taken to the Athens-Limestone Recycling Center.

Make primer by mixing any light colors together and use on your next project!

Oil based paints and paint such as Kilz can only be properly disposed of at a Household Hazardous Waste Collection.

We hope that helps!

BUSINESS RECYCLING

FREE IN LIMESTONE COUNTY

Dumpter space is expensive, especially if a business has to have their dumpster(s) serviced frequently.

The Athens-Limestone Recycling Center's business recycling program can save businesses money!

Our recycling center will provide a b Business Cardboard Cage

usiness in Athens-Limestone County with a cardboard collection cage and service it free of charge on an agreed upon schedule.

If your business creates office paper waste, our center can set you up for recycling that as well!

Any amount of material kept out of a business dumpster could mean reducing the size of the dumpster or requring less dumps -- both of which will save a business money.

For information on business recycling, call the Athens-Limestone Recycling Center at 256-233-8746.

Duck and Run 5K Race and Fun Run

Time to Register!

Join us on Saturday, September 21st at Big Spring Memorial Park in Athens for KALB's 10th ANNUAL Duck and Run event! We've come a long way, and we're proud of how this Duck and Run 5K

important fundraiser has grown.

Registration is open for the 5K online at:

KALBCares.com

Active.com

Information and a registration form to mail in can be found for the 5K and Fun Run at:

Mail-In Registration / Information

KALB is grateful to Tanjie Nash Schrimsher for implementing our first 5K in 2004 and organizing the race for several years. Leigh and Eric Patterson, our current race coordinators, have been wonderful successors and the race has grown under their leadership.

We hope you'll join us for this race in support of KALB's environmental education and community programs.

Wacky Quacky Ducky Derby Time!

Adopt Your Ducks Early! Rubber Ducks

Donate $5 to support the work of Keep Athens-Limestone Beautiful and you could feather your nest with the McCLARY FORD $1,000 GRAND PRIZE!

On October 5th at 4:00 p.m., hundreds of bright yellow ducks will swim down the spillway at Big Spring memorial Park in Athens in hopes of winning the grand prize.

For a $25 donation, you will receive a QUACK PACK of 6 ducks (one free) and a gift from Chick-Fil-A.

For more information, or to adopt your ducks on line visit:

ADOPTDUCKS.COM

With the change in curbside recycling, this fundraiser has become even more important. Your duck adoptions will help support our programs and environmental education in our city, county, private schools.

Educators Improving School Recycling

Green Schools Luncheon

KALB hosted a Green Schools Luncheon for Green Team Leaders, principals, administrators, school board members, and city and county officials. Tammy Haymon, KALB's Education and Communication Coordinator, shared information to help our schools continue to improve their recycling efforts.

The following recycling awards were presented at the luncheon:

Brookhill Elementary

Overall Most Pounds per Student (52.3 lbs./student)

2012-13 School Year

Ms. Lorraine Duncan and Ms. Felicia Phillips accept the award.

Ardmore High School

Overall Most Improved

(14,218 lbs - 34% increase)

2012-13 School Year

Ms. Dana Rhinehart accepts

the award

Brookhill Elementary

May 2013 Top Dog - City

(5.27 lbs./Student)

Ms. Lorraine Duncan and Ms. Felicia Phillips accept award.

Owens Elementary

May 2013 Top Dog - County

(4.44 lbs./Student)

Ms. Cleo Miller accepts award.

East Limestone High School

Overall Volume (32,382 lbs.)

2012-13 School Year

Dennis Black accepts award.

Congratulations to these schools and all our schools working hard to make recycling a normal part of their students' day!

August 2013

In This Issue

Pesticide Collection for Limestone Residents

How to Properly Dispose of Paint

Business Recycling FREE in Limestone County

Duck and Run 5K and Fun Run

Wacky Quacky Ducky Derby Time!

Educators Improving School Recycling

County Cardboard Trailers

What's Happening Around Town

County Cardboard Tailers!

County residents may now recycle cardboard at the following locations:

East Limestone H.S.

Owens Elementary

Ardmore High School

Thank you for using these trailers properly (no trash, no Styrofoam, etc.). We are hoping to place trailers in additional county locations in the future.

Summer Art Stroll - Athens

August 23rd 4-8 p.m.

Over 20 visual artists including painters, photographers, ceramicists, potters, jewelers, mixed media artists, clothing designers and more will be at the Limestone County Courthouse Lawn on The Square. There will be live music and children's activities. More information at athensartsleague@gmail.com

Athens State Zumba Fundraiser to benefit newly formed charity

August 24 9:30-11 a.m.

Zumba fundraiser will take place in the Ballroom of the Sandridge Student Center. No reservation necessary. Proceeds from event will benefit Sarah's Helping Hands. Admission $10. Refreshments, door prizes, and silent auction. Information: 256-749-5485 or hesch1@my.athens.edu.

Ladies Tea and Fashion Show at Creekside Plantation

Aug 25 from 2-4PM

Chapter Z P.E.O. is a Philanthropic Education Organization which provides scholarships, grants and low interest loans for women's education. We are having a fund raiser Tea and Fashion Show on Sunday, August 25 from 2-4 pm at the historic Creekside Plantation in Mooresville, AL. The Sub Deb sorority at Athens High School will be assisting as servers for a service project. We would love to have you attend and wear your favorite Hat! The tickets are $20.00 each. Call Holly Carpenter 256-479-1429

Ardmore Crape Myrtle Festival Aug 31
It's time for arts and crafts, delicious festival food and live entertainment. The festival is held at the Ardmore, TN John Barnes Park located on Ardmore Ridge Road. Contact: Linda at 256-423-8252, ardmorealtnchamber.org. Free admission.

Alabama Veterans Museum Coffee Call
Sep 7 at 8:00 AM
All veterans are invited to the museum for breakfast and a time of fellowship with fellow veterans. Contact 256-771-7578.

Athens Cruise In on the Square
Sep 7
The monthly Cruise In is held the 1st Saturday night of each month - Apr - Oct. Bring your antique vehicle and park around the square. Enjoy delicious dishes offered by our downtown restaurants. Come early and check out the great buys at the downtown businesses. Be sure and get you an ice cream cone at Limestone Drug or milk shake at Kreme Delight. Make it a family night. Contact Tom at 256-457-9179.

Harvest of Quilts Quilt Show
Sep 13-14 at 9 am - 5 pm
Sep 16 at 11 am - 4 pm
The quilt exhibition, vendors, silent auction, door prizes, boutique and bed turning will all be at the Athens State University Ballroom located at 300 N Beaty Street, Athens, AL. Admission for one day is $5.00 or two days $7.00. Hosted by Piece Maker's Quilt Guild of Athens. Contact Sue Manley 256-233-5346.

Swing Through 5K Benefiting Calhoun PTA Sep 14
Registration closes Sep 12 at 11:59 PM. The walk will be at Allied Health Building on the Calhoun Community College Decatur Campus, 6280 Hwy 31, Tanner, AL. Packet pick-up and registration will be Sep 13 at 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM and Sep 14 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM in the Allied Health building lobby. Visit http://beta.active.com/tanner-al/running/swing-through-5k-benefiting-calhoun-pta-2013 for more information.

John Wade Keyes DAR Hosts A Celebration of Our Constitution September 19th Alabama Veterans Museum 100 Pryor Street, Athens AL

Special Guest Speaker,Major General Chris Anzalone, USAF ( Ret) Join us at The Alabama Veterans Museum in Athens, AL and hear General Anzalone discuss, 'What We Fight For...To Defend The Constitution.' . Enjoy patriotic music, an inspiring message, and a delicious dessert reception as we honor The Constitution at The Alabama Veterans Museum.

Duck and Run 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run - September 21st

Big Spring Memorial Park - Athens 8 a.m.

Certified course through downtown Athens and surrounding historic neighborhoods. Pre-Registration $20, Race Day $25.

Visit www.KALBCares for more information, or call 256-233-8728.

Wacky Quacky Ducky Derby

October 5th

Big Spring Memorial Parkl - Athens 4:00 p.m.

Adopt a duck for a $5 donation to KALB, or adopt a Chick-fil-A Quack Pack for $25 for 6 ducks (1 free) and a gift from Chick-fil-A. Lots of prizes including:

McClary Ford $1,000 Grand Prize

4 Park Hopper Passes to Disney World

$250 gift card from Osborne's Jewelers

$100 gift card from Hobb's Jewelers

Cash prizes

. . . and MORE!

Visit www.adoptducks.com for more information or to adopt ducks online or call 256-233-8728.

Our ducks just got a good bath, so they are all spruced up and ready to be adopted!

"The ultimate test of man's conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today

for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard."

Founder of Earth Day

About Keep Athens-Limestone Beautiful

We are your connection to environmental information.
We are your link to community action and volunteer opportunities.
We are litter control, beautification, and recycling.
We are your resource for speakers on environmental topics for any age group.

125 East Street

Athens, Alabama 35612

Keep Athens-Limestone Beautiful

256-233-8728

KeepALBeautiful@att.net