Remember the City Water Department will be flushing lines this Thursday, May 17. If you have discolored water, run your cold water tap until it clears. If it appears on the hot tap, run the hot until it clears. “Although it appears to waste water, this flushing provides the Water Department the means to clean and refresh the entire water distribution system. By discharging a large volume of water through a fire hydrant, water flow within the pipeline is increased. This increased flow actually scours the inside of the pipeline, removing and then transporting silt and mineral deposits out of the water system.” This information was shared by Department supervisor, Bill Taylor.
Refrain from doing laundry while or shortly after flushing is taking place. The discolored water can stain fabrics. If laundry appears stained, keep articles wet. Do not DRY. Rewash the load using a stain/rust remover. Do not use bleach on stained laundry as bleach may set the stain.
If, after flushing your water pressure or volume seems low, clean faucet screens to remove silt and mineral sediment that could be obstructing the water flow. For more information, contact the Water Department at 208-414-1775.
Budget season is in full swing for the City Departments. The City budget year runs from October 1 through September 30 of the following year. It is not the same as the State of Idaho but is the same as Washington County. We begin the process in early spring and have several meetings through the summer.
The first meeting will be Monday May 21 for the department heads to present their budget to the Council members. At this time regular budget items are explained and special requests are presented. The Council does not take action. Additional meetings will be held with the Council as needed or the budget may be included in the agenda of the regular City Council meetings. The public hearing is held in August and the budget must be passed and published in the paper by September 28th. The public hearing is scheduled for August 27th. Departments plan their budget around regular maintenance and any special projects to upgrade systems or replacing failing systems. It can be interesting if you a numbers kind of person.
More Ageless Wisdom through my friend, Lyle: Being young is a fault that diminishes daily. Blessed is he that can laugh at himself, he will never cease to be amused. Experience is a wonderful thing. It enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again. All true unfortunately. Thanks, Lyle.
The Senior Class members will be busy Wednesday doing the traditional name painting on the upper end of W. 7th. Drive carefully in the area and be patient. Use W. 9th or go to Jenkins Creek Road if you have to get to the Weiser Flat area.
Sunday, May 20 is a life changing day for many young people in our community, GRADUATION. What an exciting time of life and frightening at the same time. It also is emotional for family and friends. Congratulations to the Class of 2018. Congratulations from the City of Weiser, we wish you well in your future.
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