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Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Water boil advisory in Hamilton
I may or may not be drinking tainted coffee right now.
Following a water main break last night the city issued the advisory asking residents and businesses to boil water as a precaution. I knew the city had issued a water boil advisory when I purchased the 16-ounce cup of joe from the Cappuccino Depot on High Street. However, I figured coffee is boiled. No harm. No foul.
A half hour later, I learned that owner Terry Schmitt had received orders from the city’s health department to close until the advisory was lifted. It seems her boilers only heat the coffee to 185 degrees instead of the necessary 212 degrees. Her machines aren’t equipped to use bottle water and it would likely be cost prohibitive if she did.
Lunchtime is nearing and I’ll check with other businesses about how the advisory is affecting them. But, is this water boil advisory affecting you? Do you boil water or use bottled water to brush your teeth? If so, I’d love to hear about it.
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Hamilton’s mayor can throw better than your mayor (maybe)
Hamilton Mayor Don Ryan can out-throw at least 60 percent of the mayors around here. Following Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory’s forgettable throw before opening day last year, Cox Ohio Publishing invited mayors and trustee presidents from around the region to test their arms.
If you haven’t seen the video, visit http://www.journal-news.com/news/mplayer/sports/78607 and judge for yourself.
Ryan was one of only four mayors to reach the catcher and that was without removing his sweater. About 10 mayors were featured in the video.
Hamilton Parks and Recreation Director Bob Harris said Ryan has had a little practice throwing out the first pitch before more than one City of Hamilton Night at Great American Ballpark.
Though, Harris wasn’t yet sure if Ryan would be throwing the heater again at this year’s City of Hamilton Night on June 10.
