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Abbotsford T ribune Published in Abbotsford - 70 years ago August 6, 1953
Improvements being made in grade school building Considerable work has been done in the grade school building over the summer, including painting of the classrooms, new cold cathode lighting and the addition of sheet rock and a four-foot mason wainscoting in one of the large rooms on the second floor.
Soaking rains hinder harvesting of crops Heavy rain over the past week set back local farmers’ plans to harvest oak crops and gardeners found it difficult to pick vegetables due to the excessive precipitation.
Tribune-P honograph Published in Abbotsford and Colby - 50 years ago August 2, 1973
“Breath of Life” campaign drive started Monday Mrs. Barry Fetting was named the chairman of the “Breath of Life” campaign, which was set up to help combat children’s lung diseases. Local volunteers are raising funds to support research and care programs for children affected by cystic fibrosis, severe asthma, chronic bronchitis, and other lung maladies.
Abby schools mil rate up A proposed mil rate of 18.74 is 2 mils higher than the prior rate of 16.74. The reason given for the increase were to balance against large projects for a proposed storm sewer construction and the building of a new swimming pool.
Abby slow pitch in three-way tie The Rippon Goods, Whiz Kids and Cracked Bats all held a 4-2 record to sit atop the Abbotsford mixed couples slow pitch softball league.
Tribune -P honograph Published in Abbotsford and Colby - 25 years ago April 15, 1998
Colby hires two new principals Elizabeth R. Sheridan was hired as the new Colby Middle School principal while Mike Young was selected for the Colby High School principal position.
Abby council bans “adult entertainment” The Abbotsford city council voted 8-0 in favor of introducing an ordinance that would prohibit what was labeled as “adult entertainment” at any premises in the city where alcoholic beverages are served.
Oh deer! Confused whitetail careens through Colby A 12-point buck that appeared to be suffering from disease damaged vehicles and buildings while on a rampage through town.
