Park Clean-Up Plan
By: Shayla Patrick
Updated: April 27, 2012
They call themselves the "C.I.A.," which stands for "Carthage In Action."
Twelve students meet every week after school with the goal of promoting a healthy environment for area teens and children.
They're concerned with the amount of cigarette butts found near playgrounds and picnic areas in Carthage parks.
The group took action by drafting a proposal to the city council.
They want permission to post signs in the parks discouraging smokers from throwing cigarette butts on the ground, especially in areas with a lot of children.
Students became aware of the problem during a recent park clean up which inspired this call for change.
Members of the student group say they think the proposal was well received but are still waiting on a decision.
Carthage mayor Mike Harris who says the proposal will go to the city's public services committee for further review.
Twelve students meet every week after school with the goal of promoting a healthy environment for area teens and children.
They're concerned with the amount of cigarette butts found near playgrounds and picnic areas in Carthage parks.
The group took action by drafting a proposal to the city council.
They want permission to post signs in the parks discouraging smokers from throwing cigarette butts on the ground, especially in areas with a lot of children.
Students became aware of the problem during a recent park clean up which inspired this call for change.
Members of the student group say they think the proposal was well received but are still waiting on a decision.
Carthage mayor Mike Harris who says the proposal will go to the city's public services committee for further review.
