Sibley purchases mosquito spraying machine

The Town of Sibley is combating the issue of mosquitoes within its corporate limits. The council recently agreed to the purchase of a mosquito spraying machine, and mayor Jimmy Williams says they have been spraying once a week since the machine’s purchase. The cost of the machine itself is $10,000, with one barrel of chemicals at $3,500. The chemicals will last approximately one year, Williams said. Sibley is located in a low-lying area and tends to hold water, the mayor said. The money to make the purchase came from their sales tax fund. Pictured above are Williams, left, and public works director Chris Walker.