It is good to see things beginning to open up again. It is nice to see people in the parks, at the fishing pond, and the playground equipment. After a couple of months of keeping shut down, the simple pleasure of getting out is sweet.
The pool is set to open when we reach Stage 3 of the Governor’s re-opening protocol. If the virus and people behave themselves, Stage 3 is expected to be June 1. At that time, the basketball hoops will be re-installed in the parks. The library is open for foyer service by phone. The telephone number is 208-549-1243.
We still need to keep our distances and do all of the things we have learned to do. The pesky covid-19 is still here and just waiting to break out again. We don’t want to give this lethal bug a chance.
I’ve gotten word from several sources that many of our older residents, both inside and outside the city, do not want to use the stores because of the number of people not wearing masks. I’m not referring to the employees, but to customers. If the community’s businesses and our economy are going to be able to be fully functional again, people need to feel safe to go out in public, especially those who are most vulnerable to this deadly virus. People need to be comfortable in public for our businesses to survive. For the sake of courtesy to others who are vulnerable, please wear a mask in public places. For those who believe covid-19 is a hoax, please wear a mask to help our local businesses recover.
For those of you who are not comfortable going into Ridley’s, they offer their services online. Just look up Ridleys Weiser and follow the instructions. There is one employee dedicated to providing this service. This person’s cart is sanitized after every use. Gloves are changed after each customer. All possible precautions are used to ensure safety. There is a minimum order of $30 and a minimal fee for the service, which is waived on larger orders. It is a great service for those who are hesitant about going into the store, but who just happen to need food to live. Again, the best thing, if for no other reason than consideration to others, is for all of us to wear masks and keep our distances in public.
In City business this week, the Water Dept. will be performing their annual fire hydrant flush next Wednesday, June 3 when you may see a temporary drop in pressure. Flushing hydrants has several benefits, such as removing sediment, if any, thereby improving water quality, checking to see that valves work, and insuring ample flow for firefighting. Some of you may remember an incident in a neighboring town where a house caught on fire, the nearby fire hydrants didn’t work, and an older couple died within few feet of making it out of the house. Flushing and testing hydrants can save lives.
The Electrical Dept. would like to caution those of you who have mylar balloons party balloons left over from recent festivities. Please make sure the balloons are secure when outside and dispose of them indoors. The mylar, if released outside, can short out power lines. If power lines don’t get them, the balloon will come down somewhere and litter the landscape. So please, be careful with the mylar balloons as they can be a hazard.
Also, if you are fishing at the pond or Mortimer’s Island, please do not put your fish guts in the garbage cans. We want to keep the fishing experience enjoyable for everyone.
Well time to sign off for this week. Hope you have a pleasant time getting out. Please keep safe and be courteous to others by keeping them safe.
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