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Mercury is a hazardous chemical. It was once put in everyday devices such as thermometers and irons with automatic shut-offs.
The Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District will hold a collection event Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. to noon to provide the community with a safe way to rid their households of the substance. The event is in conjunction with the next Paper Recycling Day, Marsha Eikenberry, director of the KCSWMD, said Thursday.
Two mercury spill kits and special gloves and aprons were provided to the KCSWMD for the event.
Eikenberry then said the tire and appliance amnesty day was a success. The event took place Saturday at Lewis Salvage. Approximately 493 cars dropped off their old tires and appliances. Five semi loads of tires were delivered.
"It went really smooth," Eikenberry said.
A Kids Day International fair will be held Saturday from noon to 3 p.m., Eikenberry said. The fair, dedicated to children's health, safety and environmental awareness, will be at 427 E. Fort Wayne St. It is sponsored by Johnson Chiropractic.
The fair will feature free child photo identification cards and fingerprinting.
Happy the Hobo will make a special appearance at 1 p.m.
Other free items available will be handouts on crime prevention, child safety and drug awareness. A free spinal screening and disease prevention and health promotion items will also be given. Balloons, food, dental screenings, eye exams and face painting will be free, too.
In other business, Eikenberry said Home Composters were in big demand. She received 73 orders for the composters. Eikenberry said she ordered 72 but will continue to take orders and request more composters from Harmonious Technologies if the demand continues.
