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WHITE STUFF (Continued from Page 1) Water Pipe Freeze-Ups ' { Each winter a number of residents experience water pipe freeze-ups, which can result in pipes bursting and .- damage to residences. The following suggestions can 5 help you prevent freeze-ups this winter: OR WEV, RM • Turn off your water supply to outside hose bibs. • If you have heat tapes, check them to ensure they are plugged in and working properly. YOUR NEW CITY HALL • Check the cold air intake of your furnace to ensure the cold air does not come into direct contact with Construction Update the water meter, pipes or concrete floor. • When leaving on vacation avoid turning your ther- The mild October and November weather has been mostat down as far as it will go. The temperature good news for the construction work of Hugo's new could fall too low in some areas of your home. City Hall. As of mid-November, the masonry work is If you have or are in the process of remodeling completed, the roof is under construction, and the your home, make sure water pipes and the water new parking lot has been paved. meter are accessible and not isolated behind walls Chief architect Bob Russek comments, "I expect that where they may be susceptible to freeze-ups. the project will be enclosed by the end of November— • If you will be leaving for the winter or will be on that is, the shingles, doors, windows, and external an extended vacation you might want to consider walls will be complete, so it will all be sealed up and temporarily disconnecting your water service. You weather tight." The process of finishing the interior may call the Public Works Department at 651- will begin at that time. Russek also notes that the pro- 429-6676, ext. 5 to have your service temporarily ject is on budget and on schedule for its expected disconnected. January, 2002 completion. REMEMBER TO RECYCLE! The average American throws out his weight in packaging every 30-40 days. Out of every$10 spent at the gro- cery store, $1 pays for the packaging. Help cut down on wasteful packaging by purchasing items that come in recycled and recyclable packages. In the City of Hugo, items for recycling are collected curbside as part of your weekly trash collection. A recy- cling container is available from your garbage hauler or by calling City Hall at 651-429-6676. Those items which can be recycled include newspapers, aluminum beverage cans, tin cans, glass jars and bottles, corrugated cardboard, glossy magazines, junk mail, boxboard (such as cereal boxes), #1 and#2 plastic bottles, and car and tractor batteries.