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Booth County canning facility unusable this season after boiler failure; board discusses repair, relocation and grants
Summary
A longtime community canning facility was sidelined when its boiler failed; residents urged preservation and district staff said replacement would cost about $60,000 with a 6–8 week lead time, and the board said it is exploring grants and possible relocation off a school campus.
The Booth County School Board on Oct. 9 heard appeals from residents and an update from staff after a boiler failure left the county canning facility (the “canery”) unable to cook this season.
Diane Stevens, who said she has used the canery for more than 60 years, urged the board not to allow the facility to close and described its value for community food preservation and intergenerational teaching. "I just like to say real quick that I think the Canary is a very important asset to our community," Stevens told the board during…
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