Category: The Mayor’s Corner

The Mayor’s Corner 11/09/2016

Most of us have been reading and hearing about the total eclipse of the Sun which will be visible in the United States for the first time in almost 40 years.  The eclipse will only be visible on a narrow band reaching across the United States from the Oregon coast to South Carolina.  Weiser is …

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The Mayor’s Corner 11-2-16

On Thursday, October 20th, I had the opportunity to help celebrate the national “Lights on After School” event at the Weiser Community Greenhouse.  This event is held annually to raise awareness of the importance of programs that help students learn healthy habits for life.  Weiser is lucky to have two great programs that provide a …

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The Mayor’s Corner 10-26-2016

Weiser Rec Department is completing sign-ups for youth winter activities already. I thought I would share a few statistics from the last three year’s programs in our Rec Department.  The numbers are the averages for 2014, 2015 and 2016 where we have them.  First the youth activities and then adult programs. Spring soccer is always …

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The Mayor’s Corner 10-19-16

Plans are well underway and being coordinated for the visit on November 8 of the National Christmas tree.  Former teacher, Julie Chandler and Council person, Layna Hafer have been in charge of planning and coordinating the visit and are doing a great job of bringing people together.  It is going to a fun morning celebrating …

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The Mayor’s Corner 10/12/2016

Local resident and veteran, Kim Rowley, recently introduced me to an organization he is associated with named, ‘Freedom Isn’t Free Veterans’ Hunt’.  One of Kim’s buddies and a veteran, Mark Ballard personally funded a hunting weekend for a small group of veterans including Kim several years ago.  It was hugely successful and was filmed for …

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