The Observation Deck

More photos in the Photo Blog.

More pics from today in the Blog.



"Okay Dan, here's the script...now, don't use the siren button to get people's attention!"



Sean Brennan working the crowd.



Kids examining their loot.



LHS Boosters working the concessions.



The Candy Bouquet booth was a hit.



Activity at the Lakewood Observer/LEAF booth.

I had an enlightening talk with Keep Lakewood Beautiful about recycling. It seems that we've been behind the times in what we can and cannot recycle regarding plastics. The not-so-new rule is tht we don't have to look for numbers and that tubs are out, but anything plastic with a neck is ok.

I thought we were reading our recycling flyer, but evidently we're not reading for content!

David Lay wrote:

That is the cutest baby I have ever seen!!

dl

Where can I find out what is recyclable?

I only save the 1 and 2 plastics. Does this mean those "7" ketchup bottles can also be recycled? And what are "tubs?"

By neck, would that mean that a Hellman's mayo container is no longer collected?

Call refuse & recycling at 252.4322, or Gail Higgins at 529.6170. Gail and Maria Parke, my dear former neighbors, were bringing me up to speed.

From what I understood, the Hellman's and the ketchup bottles can be recycled and numbers don't matter.

Tubs would include stuff like the plastic frozen food containers (even if they are #2). We never recycled margarine containers (I'd call that a tub, too) because most of them are #5.

But no more standing under a "good" light with my glasses off trying to read a tiny litle number.

Thanks, dl.

But no more standing under a "good" light with my glasses off trying to read a tiny litle number.

LOL, I know what you mean.