Earth Day support

Janet Taylor-Birkey

Cannon supports Earth Day in a big way. From sports activities to children’s story hour, Earth Day has a base-wide focus, providing something for almost everyone on base to participate in.

Part of Cannon’s effort to involve base personnel is the 2006 Earth Day “Caught in the Act” Recycling Contest, which takes place through Saturday.

Sponsored by the 27th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Environmental Flight, squadrons are evaluated on their recycling programs by volunteers visiting selected buildings and observing their recycling efforts, according to a poster by 27th CES.

“The purpose of the contest is to evaluate Cannon’s knowledge and participation in the base recycling program [which is] to promote recycling, not an inspection,” said Gene Smith, 27th Civil Engineer Squadron.

The winner in the large and small squadron category will be recognized and awarded prizes based on the units’ overall recycling efforts.

Items considered in the judging are the availability of recycling containers, use of recycling containers vs. trash cans, knowledge of recyclables and recycling attitudes.

Other activities in celebration of Earth Day include:

— 5K Fun Run at 8 a.m. Wednesday at the fitness center.

— Children’s Story Time at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Cannon Library and Clovis Carver Library.

— Environmental Awareness Booths from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at the Cannon Base Exchange.

For more information on recycling or Cannon’s Earth Day activities, contact Mr. Smith at 784-1096 or e-mail him at [email protected].