[dropcap]T[/dropcap]uesday, Oct.3, Mountain Cityians will gather on the lawn of Beth and Everett Smith for an ice cream social on National Night Out. Bring a lawn chair. The Smith’s will furnish waters and ice cream treats. Judge Beth says, “Bring the kids and meet your local first responders, check out the equipment and chat with the neighbors.”
Thursday, October 5th, there’s no action or invitation for the citizenry. Nevertheless, it’s a red-letter date for Mountain City history. It’s the expected closing date for the purchase of the Mountain City Oaks Water System by the City from the family of John Anderson. Mr. Anderson, who developed most of Mountain City and cared deeply for our well-being, wanted the system sold to the City.
Some nearby communities whose water systems have been purchased by for-profit entities have experienced exponential rate increases. The city expects our rates to remain the same, with a minimum rate under $30.
