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“Fog” a problem for Metaline Falls
When you are dealing with wastewater (a polite term for the sewer system), one thing that can be eliminated but can cause the greatest problems is FOG. Not the weather phenomenon but “fat-oils-grease” that are poured down drains and toilets. These items may go down as liquids but quickly become a solid glob that causes blockage not only to the Town’s sewer pipes, but to the ones leading from a home or business – these are called “sewer lateral lines” and are the responsibility of the home/business owner. Add to this mess the residue of human waste and the most-hated “flushable wipes”, and quickly the Town is dealing with a problem that can end up costing thousands of dollars.
Remember that the only thing down your toilets and sinks are “brown water” (the water you use), human waste and toilet paper. Flushable wipes and baby wipes are not flushable, failing to disintegrate like toilet paper is designed to do. Do the Town a favor and get a large can or coffee can and use it for all fats/oils/ grease. Before you wash those dishes (sink or dishwasher) be sure all FOG is off the plates and pans. Home and business owners are reminded that any blockage that occurs in their connecting line (sewer lateral line) are their responsibility.
For more information, contact the Metaline Falls Town Hall about your wastewater system.
Deck the Falls Christmas Concert needs performers
The Deck the Falls Community Christmas Concert, set for Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m., is looking for singers, performers, and instrumentalists who would like to be a part of the event. All are welcome to participate, and time allotted includes up to five sacred or secular Christmas songs. The event ends with a sing-along, with all performers and the audience participating. If interested in performing, call the Cutter Theatre at 509-446-4108 or Donivan Johnson at 509-446-2117.
Nuts are still available
The Women’s Fellowship of the Metaline Falls Congregational United Church of Christ is continuing its annual nut sale. Pecans and walnuts for baking, delectable lightly salted cashews and mixed nuts, and the popular “Harvest Medley” (a mixed nut and dried cherry/cranberry blend) are available in one-pound bags. All are $12.50 per bag, save the walnuts at $10 per bag. The nut sale will continue at the Deck the Falls Crafts Faire on Saturday, Dec. 7.
To place an order or for more information, call the church at 509446-3301. The MFCUCC is located at the corner of 5th and Grandview in Metaline Falls.
