March 2023

Disappointed in failure of recent levy election

Published by admin on Wed, 03/22/2023 - 10:47am
To the Editor:
 We are disappointed in the results of the recent school plant and facility levy election. The levy, which needed 55 percent voter approval, failed by 13 votes. 
 The district was asking local patrons to provide funds to provide some much needed maintenance and repairs for its aging buildings. The Idaho Legislature has consistently held that school construction and maintenance are primarily the responsibility of each school district’s patrons. 

Follow-up to county’s public hearing

Published by admin on Wed, 03/22/2023 - 10:45am
To the Editor:
 This is in response to the front page article in the March 8 issue of the Weiser Signal American newspaper about proposed county code changes.
 The article says there were suggestions to do away with the county’s planning and zoning commission altogether.
 I was one of those.

City adopt-a-truck program is free for residents with big projects

Published by admin on Wed, 03/22/2023 - 10:43am
I don’t think I have ever heard the saying “March showers, bring April flowers.” I always thought it was supposed to be something about April and May. But, I seem to get mixed up about these things more often as I get older. Who knows?

Legends on Main alive and kicking after reopening

Published by admin on Wed, 03/22/2023 - 10:35am
Legends on Main Pub and Grill is once again thriving.
 About two months after owners Leslie and Travis Cone listed the property for sale, the popular eatery, located at 114 E. Main St., was once again filled with satisfied customers.
 Business partners Ryan Stirm and Rich Chalmers took control of the business over three weeks ago, re-opening the restaurant on March 10.
 “Leslie is my cousin,” said Stirm who tends bar and manages the Longbranch Saloon in Horseshoe Bend, which is about 62 miles east on Highway 55.

St. Agnes' St. Patrick's Day dinner

Published by admin on Wed, 03/22/2023 - 10:33am

Washington County Democrats to meet

 The Washington County Democrats will hold their regular meeting on March 28, 7 p.m. at the Weiser Public Library, 628 E. 1st St. in Weiser.  Our speaker is not confirmed as yet. For more information text or call Linda at 208-573-1152.
 
Date: 
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 7:00pm

Treasure Valley Heritage Symphony

 The Treasure Valley Heritage Symphony will present two concerts this weekend. The classical concert will be held March 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Four Rivers Cultural Center in Ontario and on March 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Snake River Heritage Center in Weiser. The symphony is directed by Denise Rasmussen.
 
Date: 
Saturday, March 25, 2023 - 7:30pm

Delmar Blanchard

Published by admin on Wed, 03/22/2023 - 10:21am

 Delmar Blanchard, 88, of Payette, Idaho passed away March 15, 2023.  Arrangements are under the direction of Haren-Wood Funeral Chapel, Payette.

Arthur Brake

Published by admin on Wed, 03/22/2023 - 10:20am

 Arthur Edwin Brake, 80, died peacefully at his home in Parma on March 17, 2023. Arrangements are under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel of Payette.

Yoshimitsu Suyematsu

Published by admin on Wed, 03/22/2023 - 10:19am

Yoshimitsu Suyematsu, 95, of Ontario, Ore., passed away on March 14, 2023. Arrangements by Lienkaemper Chapel - Ontario. 

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