Let’s Talk Trash!
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Myth or Fact?
What’s it like to be a 3rd grader? by Becca the GIVER - A 9th grader at CCHS, Becca has a great desire to give back and she loves to write. Having a younger sister, this was the perfect interview for Becca to present as her first contribution in this issue.
MYTH: Litter control is not important. FACT: Litter may not be the most dramatic or exciting of the
many problems that threaten the quality of our environment, but it is a problem which affects everyone in the community MYTH: Only “certain types” of people litter. FACT: “Litterbugs” can be found among people of every age, gender, race and ethnic origin, at every level of society and in all geographic locations MYTH: Littering creates jobs. FACT: LITTER COSTS MONEY. Tennessee taxpayers pay millions of dollars each year for roadside cleanup.TN Department of Transportation spends this amount to clean up only the worst areas- roads with high litter accumulation. MYTH: No one notices litter. FACT: LITTER DESTROYS THE BEAUTY OF A COMMUNITY. Tourism is an important part of Tennessee’s economy. People come from all over the world to see the beauty of our countryside, towns, and cities. When litter ruins their enjoyment, Tennessee loses valuable tourist dollars. MYTH: Litter doesn’t hurt anyone. FACT: Litter is a safety hazard. Litter is a breeding ground for fire and disease. FACT: Litter impacts car insurance rates because thousands of auto accidents are litter-related. FACT: Ingesting litter causes injury or death to thousands of pets, wild and farm animals. FACT: Litter is a breeding ground for rats and disease-causing bacteria. MYTH: Litter doesn’t affect the economy. FACT: Litter discourages economic development because it impacts land values. Good stores and important businesses will not locate in a community which lacks the pride to take control litter. source: http://www.dot.state.pa.us/Internet/pdkids.nsf/FactSheet
Becca: Where do you go to school? Alexis: West Cheatham Elementary Becca: What is it like being a 3rd grader? Alexis: Hard and fun - hard because of math and fun because of activities. Becca: Do you like your teachers? Alexis: Yes and No. Some are really nice. Becca: What do you want to be when you grow up? Alexis: A nurse or a cop. A nurse because I want to be like my mom or a cop because I want to be like my dad. Becca: What is your favorite thing to do? Alexis: Sports, because they are fun. Becca: What is your favorite subject? Alexis: Math, because we do a lot of fun stuff. Becca: What is your favorite thing to do in school? Alexis: Go to recess so I can make more friends.
Becca: Do you like your school? Alexis: Yes, because it is fun. Becca: Who is your favorite teacher? Alexis: Mrs. Hoilman, because she is nice and teaches my favorite subject, math.
Sponsored in part by the TDOT Litter Grant & The Cheatham County Mayor’s Offic
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aaron@usstn.com ProjectManager AARON WOLFE
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