What do you do with a surplus fire engine?  The Lansing Fire Commissioners considered this question at their regular September meeting (9/6).  The old Engine 1101, now replaced, was leased to the airport for $1 per month.  Now that the lease is over the Fire District wants to dispose of the old engine.  (The $1 is currently in arrears.  "They returned the truck," said Chief Scott Purcell, "but they didn't give us the dollar.")

The engine was retired because it no longer met changing Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.  Once equipment is declared surplus it is up to the district to dispose of it in some way.

Hi my name is Meeko! I am a neutered male that is nine years old.  The people
who used to own me had to give me up because they were moving out
of the country. My only other friends (besides you of course) are other cats. I
don't have claws anymore (too bad) so please keep me indoors. If I sound right
for you come visit me at the SPCA!

 

Visit the SPCA Web Page

 

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This year the Lansing Library received gifts when Emma Dhimitri had a birthday party.  When Emma and her mother Sandy Dhimitri were planning the birthday party they suggested that the guests bring a gift book for the Lansing Library.  This they did.

Lansing kids are helped man the Tompkins County 4H booth at the New York State Fair this past week, helping fair-goers learn about 4H activities and projects. Ian Garnett, his sister Kim, Jason Ruoff and Chris Archer are all helping out.