Chamber News
Santa Is Coming To Alton: Santa will be at the Alton Public Library on December 12, 2015 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Children can come meet Santa, have a snack and pick up a bag of treats! There will also be crafts! Ham Giveaway: The winners of the Thanksgiving Ham giveaway are: Rose Owens, Chris Schwarz, Rebecca Feller, Jane Horkey, Julie Hummel, Kasi Steven, Jon Roetman, Wyatt Konz, Denny Korthals, and Lee Steichen. Chamber Bucks: The Alton Chamber is offering Chamber Bucks at a 15% savings for a limited time. These are available in various amounts for use at any Alton Chamber business. There is a limit of $300 per household, while supplies last. Purchase the Bucks at the Community Insurance Office. Christmas Drawings: The Chamber is sponsoring a drawing during the Christmas season. Register whenever you shop at a local business. Chamber bucks will be awarded as follows: 1st – $100, 2nd – $50, 3rd – $25. Drawings will be held December 18, 2015.
Caring for Your Gas Meter in Winter
Outdoor natural gas meters and/or pressure regulator sets are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions. But please remember to protect them from ice and snow build-ups during our harsh winter months. Clean and repair your leaky eaves gutters regularly to prevent ice and melting snow from dripping onto the natural gas meter and/or pressure regulator set causing them to be encased in ice when the weather is cold. Do not pile snow against your natural gas meter and/or pressure regulator set when shoveling or using a snow blower. Never allow snow to completely cover your natural gas meter and/or pressure regulator set. Remove soft snow build-up gently, using only a broom or your hand. Call ALTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AT 756-4314 if you notice an ice build-up on any part of the natural gas meter and/or pressure regulator set. Do not try to remove it by kicking or hitting the gas meter or piping.