environment

As a reminder: Do not throw thoes new energy saving lightbulbs in the regular trash. They need to be taken to the hazzard waste site. They contain mercury.

We do not need mercury contaminating our drinking water supply.

These new energy efficent light bulbs have mercury in them.

Reading the package it says "dispose of properly"

That means that they are treated like all toxic materials and should be taken to the dumps hazzards waste site.

I submitt that less than 1% of 1% of the people are going to do that. They are going to throw them in the regular trash, which goes to the dump. Then they will be crushed with the regular trash and the mercury will leak into the ground and make its way the water aquafier. Then you and your family will be drinking that water. I know that mercury in my body or my childrens body is not healthy.

Tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day, and we've had a great time giving My Clay Sun its 'verdigris' for the holiday. An abbreviated version of this blog will appear in Saturday's issue, but I want to give you all the full list and the sneak preview - aren't you lucky! ;)

Here's to a safe weekend,
Chanel Martin
Page designer/copy editor

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'Green' ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Most people will commemorate St. Patrick’s Day by imbibing green beer and dressing in emerald tones. Why not do a double service to yourself and your community by celebrating March 17 in one of these easy, earth-friendly ways?:

Wow, finally. Ever since Big Brother relented, momentarily, in allowing dog tracks to set up poker parlors I have been anticipating one in Orange Park. This would be terrific on several levels.

Since parimutuel wagering is in decline, the owner operators around the state have been doing what they can to subsidize the tracks. The poker parlors seem to be helping. I do know they are very popular in West Palm Beach and the one in St. Johns County seems to have received a clean bill of health. What with Sheriff Rutherford escalating his attacks on the elderly, both on the streets and in arcades, a safe environment is a necessity for senior citizens to enjoy a little fun.