Water costs a worry for Clancy church

While the Clancy Water and Sewer District Board continues to consider the possibility of a centralized water system, the pastor of the Clancy United Methodist Church has voiced concerns that the financial burden of the project could cause the church to close.

“If my understanding of the costs is correct, it could very well lead to the closure of the Clancy Church if the church is required to connect to a new centralized water system,” said Pastor Val Colenso with Clancy UMC.

In an early survey draft drawn up by CWSD Board President David Leitheiser, the estimated cost to the Clancy UMC would be $197 a month plus the cost of water usage. That figure is