High lift on water tower catches fire
A high lift at the village of Union Springs' water tower was totaled after catching on fire on Tuesday, firefighters said.
Union Springs firefighters responded to a call at about 12:27 p.m. Tuesday afternoon for a fire at the water tower located on Center Street. Three fire trucks arrived at the scene.
The high lift was being used by paint crews painting the structure, firefighters said. No one was injured.
It is believed that the fire was started by a leak in the hydraulic line.
Toastmasters to meet Sept. 25
Toastmasters District 65 will be conducting a demonstration meeting in Auburn at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, at St. Luke's Church, 25 Seminary Ave., for anyone interested in finding out what the toastmasters organization is about.
District 65 covers all toastmasters clubs from Buffalo to Rome and from Oswego to Ithaca-Cortland-Binghamton. It is necessary for anyone interested to register with coordinator Michael Ricci either by phone 252-4561 or e-mail maricci32@hotmail.com.
All reservations must be made by Sept. 20. A minimum number of registrations is set at 15, but 20 is preferred. Any insufficient number will cancel the meeting.
Hazardous waste collection on Oct. 13
The Cornell Cooperative Extension is organizing a household hazardous waste collection day for Cayuga County and Auburn city residents Oct. 13.
Oil-based paints, pesticides, mercury thermometers, florescent bulbs, household cleaners, driveway sealer, gasoline, mothballs and other chemical products can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to noon. Propane tanks and home electronics will also be collected.
Disposal is free, but a $5 fee will be added for each television and monitor. Pre-registration is required by calling 255-1183 to make a reservation.
Weedsport board to hold special meeting
The Weedsport village Board of Trustees will discuss the fire department budget at a special meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26.
The meeting will take place at the village offices, 8892 South St., Weedsport. It is open to the public.
Fulton hospital using green IVs
Fulton's A.L. Lee Memorial Hospital is doing its part to help the environment with a “green” set of intravenous containers.
The pharmacy recently began using the VisIV bags that are recyclable and have less packaging than standard containers. The bags reduce waste by up to 70 percent, Pharmacy Director Koth Cassavaugh said in a press release.
“Most of our patients receive some form of IV therapy,” he said.
Unlike standard intravenous bags, the VisIV design does not include any plastic overwrap. Statistics indicate that nationwide hospitals use more than 1.4 million IVs each year, making the recyclable feature equally important, according to the press release.
- From staff reports
Union Springs firefighters responded to a call at about 12:27 p.m. Tuesday afternoon for a fire at the water tower located on Center Street. Three fire trucks arrived at the scene.
The high lift was being used by paint crews painting the structure, firefighters said. No one was injured.
It is believed that the fire was started by a leak in the hydraulic line.
Toastmasters to meet Sept. 25
Toastmasters District 65 will be conducting a demonstration meeting in Auburn at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, at St. Luke's Church, 25 Seminary Ave., for anyone interested in finding out what the toastmasters organization is about.
District 65 covers all toastmasters clubs from Buffalo to Rome and from Oswego to Ithaca-Cortland-Binghamton. It is necessary for anyone interested to register with coordinator Michael Ricci either by phone 252-4561 or e-mail maricci32@hotmail.com.
All reservations must be made by Sept. 20. A minimum number of registrations is set at 15, but 20 is preferred. Any insufficient number will cancel the meeting.
Hazardous waste collection on Oct. 13
The Cornell Cooperative Extension is organizing a household hazardous waste collection day for Cayuga County and Auburn city residents Oct. 13.
Oil-based paints, pesticides, mercury thermometers, florescent bulbs, household cleaners, driveway sealer, gasoline, mothballs and other chemical products can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to noon. Propane tanks and home electronics will also be collected.
Disposal is free, but a $5 fee will be added for each television and monitor. Pre-registration is required by calling 255-1183 to make a reservation.
Weedsport board to hold special meeting
The Weedsport village Board of Trustees will discuss the fire department budget at a special meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26.
The meeting will take place at the village offices, 8892 South St., Weedsport. It is open to the public.
Fulton hospital using green IVs
Fulton's A.L. Lee Memorial Hospital is doing its part to help the environment with a “green” set of intravenous containers.
The pharmacy recently began using the VisIV bags that are recyclable and have less packaging than standard containers. The bags reduce waste by up to 70 percent, Pharmacy Director Koth Cassavaugh said in a press release.
“Most of our patients receive some form of IV therapy,” he said.
Unlike standard intravenous bags, the VisIV design does not include any plastic overwrap. Statistics indicate that nationwide hospitals use more than 1.4 million IVs each year, making the recyclable feature equally important, according to the press release.
- From staff reports
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