This last weekend Cathy, our daughters, and grandsons went on a fairly short hike through Lydle Gulch which is on the south side of Lucky Peak Dam east of Boise. This is one of those trails that loops around, but seems to be uphill for three quarters of the way. The big event on the hike was when one of the girls found a snake skin and gave it to the oldest grandson. He and I started talking about the skin and how he was going to keep it to make a science project out of it. (Pretty deep thinking for a six-year-old.) He then had the idea to put it in Grandma’s backpack for her to find later. I convinced him this was not a good idea. But a little while later he walked along side Cathy and touched her arm with the skin. I swear the scream could be heard in Boise AND Idaho City.
On the Covid-19 front, our numbers continue to be low. Over the past 14 days Washington County has had just two new cases. This is a vast improvement from where we were last winter, but please remember that this virus is still out there and continues to deserve our attention and respect. So, please wear a mask in public and continue to distance.
Also, you may have noticed the large tent-like structure on the southwest corner of Memorial Park. This tent and the people working there are part of a FEMA-sponsored project for distributing the Pfizer vaccine at no charge. The tent will be in town through Saturday. If you have not already been vaccinated, you can do so from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. through Friday and 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. The tent will be back the week of the 23rd to follow up with the second dose for those who take advantage of the service this week.
In other City news, the Electrical Department is continuing to canvas the town to inventory electrical meters. If you see our people in your backyard, please feel free to ask questions to determine that they are from the City. However, please be respectful. These gentlemen are simply trying to upgrade your electrical service and deserve your respect as they go about doing their job.
Speaking of being respectful, it has been reported that our parks are being fertilized in an unsanitary manner with the help of canines. If you allow your dog(s) in the park, please be considerate of others who use the park by picking up after your friend. The City provides “doggy bags” at various points in our parks, so please take advantage of this service. It is simply a matter of courtesy.
In other news, the Water Department will be doing their annual fire hydrant flush over the next few weeks. The flush is made to make sure the hydrants are working properly. It also removes any stagnant water in the line between the main line and the hydrant. When a flush is made in your area, you may notice a fluctuation in your water pressure. In process the flush can stir up whatever little sediment has accumulated in the line. If you happen to notice discoloration in your water, this is from stirring up the sediment. The discoloration is no cause for alarm. Simply run the water for a short time until the water clears.
The Water Department would also like me to let those of you who have sprinkler systems for your yard to know that you will need to have your backflows tested and certified by June 1. The test is to make sure water from the sprinkler system is not draining back into the water supply.
Well, that’s it for this week. Hope you have a good one.
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