Tribune-Phonograph
Issues surrounding Abbotsford’s fire hall continue to preoccupy the Central Fire and EMS Board, which tabled two different items last week—one involving a nearly $500 monthly water bill charged by the city and another dealing with the lingering question over insurance for the building. Most of the discussion at the March 19 meeting concerned the city of Abbotsford’s decision to reinstall a four-inch water meter at the fire hall, which is to be used to measure how much water the district uses whenever it fills tankers. District chief Joe Mueller said firefighters rarely use the hall’s filling station, but just like any other water utility customer with a four-inch meter, the district is being charged roughly $496 per month in fees regardless of how much water it uses.
The Thorp Courier
Thorp athletic director Kurt Ryhner had told the school board during February’s monthly meeting that a decision must be made to either keep or discontinue the Thorp and Owen-Withee baseball co-op for another two years. Lack of numbers from both districts prompted the creation of the co-op, but based on participation at the youth level, it appears Thorp will have more than enough student-athletes to independently field a team in 2027. Board member Jason Maier suggested the district send out a survey to get information from those parents and players directly involved with the co-op before making a decision on the future of the co-op. The board agreed with Maier and opted to get more feedback from those involved with the co-op. A survey will be sent out to those affected parties, and based on their input, the board will make their final decision at April’s meeting.
Stanley Republican
The Stanley Common Council met as a Committee of the Whole on Monday, March 16 in city hall. On the agenda for discussion were several items, including a proposed borrowing of $4 million in general obligation debt at an interest rate of 2.5 percent, callable in one year. The debt, meant to fund city projects while the city awaits outside reimbursement funds will be on the next council agenda for approval.
Matt Miklasz gave his final sermon at Faith Free on Sunday, March 22 after stepping down for health reasons.