The Mayor’s Corner 07/19/2023

Mayor Randy Hibberd

You may not believe this, but this last week was rather plain for Cathy and me. We didn’t go hiking, or go for an excursion, or do anything other than go to a movie. You see, we stuck around to water a yard, do some weeding, and feed a fish so that our daughter’s family could take a trip to the coast. For our efforts we were rewarded with pictures and videos of giant sandcastles, grandkids running through waves, sunsets, and a myriad of other moments. Sometimes a rather plain week is just right.
Speaking of weeding, Pat Malay of the Street Department would like you to know that they are very much aware of the weeds growing on the sidewalks and streets. The crew is going around spraying the weeds, but by the time they have finished going from one end of town to the other, the weeds where they started look like nothing has been done. We knew going into this summer the weeds would be an issue due to all of the rain this spring. Spraying is just a continual job this year.
One change you may be interested in is that the Recreation Department is moving into the Vendome Office. In talking with the Chamber of Commerce to renew the agreement for managing the Vendome, it turns out that the Vendome office no longer suits the Chamber’s needs. So, the City is moving the Recreation Department to the Vendome! With that, the Recreation Department will also be managing the facility. If you have an event you would like to hold at the Vendome, Jhonna will be staffing the office which will be open from 8:00 to 5:00 with interludes for lunch and errands.
I don’t know about you, but it seems strange that summer is already half over. With that being said, it is time to start signing up the kids for Football and Basketball Camps, as well as Fall Tackle Football and Fall Soccer. Not all the sign-up dates are the same, so please double check for those items you are interested in.
We will start off with the camps.
A FREE four-day Basketball Camp is scheduled for 1st through 4th graders from Monday August 7th through the 10th at the Weiser Community Church. At the end of the camp there will be a barbeque for the participants and their families. If you have any questions, please contact Karlee Lerew at 253-297-5519. This particular Camp is not affiliated with the City. The Recreation Department is just helping out with the advertising and registration. The sign-up deadline is August 2nd at the Recreation Department at the Vendome.
The 7th and 8th grade Football Camp will be held August 7th through the 10th from 7 to 9 p.m. at the High School practice football field. The registration fee, which includes a shirt, is $40. The camp will be conducted by Weiser’s High School and Middle School Football Staff. The camp is no contact. For questions contact Tom Harrison at 208-589-3999. The sign-up deadline is August 2nd at the Recreation Department at the Vendome.
The Football Camp for 3rd through 6th Grades will be held August 14th through the 17th from 7:00 to 8:45 p.m. at the High School practice field. The registration fee is $40 which includes a shirt. The camp will be conducted by the High School Football Staff, Youth League Coaches, and Varsity Players with no contact. If you have any questions, please call Tom Harrison at 208-589-3999. The registration deadline is August 9th at the Recreation Department.
Now on to the fall sports programs.
The Youth Tackle Football registration deadline is August 2nd at the City Hall Recreation Department. Game days will be Monday and Wednesday. The fee for this program is $65 for City residents and $70 for County dwellers. (A $10 late fee will be charged after August 2nd.) If you have any questions, please contact Jhonna or Ken at 208-414-0301 or come by the Recreation Department office at the Vendome.
Last, but certainly not least, the Fall Soccer program for 1st through 6th grades has a registration deadline of August 2nd at the Weiser Recreation Department. The registration fee is $35 for City residents and $40 for those living in the County. (A $10 late fee will be charged after August 2nd.) Players must have shin guards and a reversible jersey, which can be purchased at the Recreation Office. Game days will vary depending on the age group.
Well, that’s it for this week. I hope you are staying cool. Have a great week!