City employees’ teamwork helps to get projects done

Cathy and I are kind of strange. We don’t get television coverage and so when we want to watch sporting events, we usually eat out at a sports bar and enjoy whatever game we are interested in. 

 This last weekend revolved around college basketball with March Madness. I really don’t have any favorite teams except if a Mountain West team or a fairly local university like Gonzaga is playing. I just like watching good basketball. 

 You see, basketball is my favorite sport. My best memories from high school were from times spent on a basketball court either in an official game but more likely in a pickup game with team members trying out and honing new skills.

 The kind of basketball I like to watch best is when all five players are working as a well-oiled machine. I like players moving with intention as a team, with the basketball passed around and opportunities created for openings to score. In other words, the offense does not consist of one player driving on the basket, seeing if they can make something happen, and if they can’t, just passing the ball back out to someone past the three-point line to have him shoot. Or worse, throwing the ball up towards the basket just to see if it will go in. I like teamwork.

 That’s what I really appreciate about the City employees! No matter what, they work together as a team. Even though there are different departments such as water, wastewater, recreation, streets, etc. that does not stop people from jumping into a project or hot spot that involves others. This teamwork improves efficiency, quality, and work environment. It really makes my job easier and is more cost effective for you. The next time you see a City employee, please thank them for their great teamwork. Now, if only they were great basketball players...!

 Okay, time for City business.

 Ron McDaniel of the street department would like to ask for a little respect. Respect for the barriers that are placed to fence off construction or other projects. Recently these barriers have been getting knocked down causing worksites to be disturbed or even vandalized. This only adds to the cost of trying to make improvements to your City. So please respect the barriers. It’s for everyone’s good.

 Also, Bill Taylor of the water department would like to remind everyone that it is time to test the backflows on your home irrigation system. Backflows must be tested every year to make sure that your irrigation water does not end up being in your neighbor’s drinking water. For a list of service provider names, please contact City Hall at 208-414-1965.

 In addition, Timbra Long, your Weiser Public Library librarian would like to let you know that the library will be showing the children’s film “The Wild Robot” at 11 a.m. this Friday, March 28. There will even be popcorn. So, grab your friends and head to the library this Friday!

 Last, but not least, I would like to remind everyone that starting May 1, the Weiser Police Department will be focusing on enforcing the ordinances regarding abandoned vehicles and trailers parked on City streets. This being mentioned to give advanced notice for those of you with vehicles and trailers that are permaparked to find another location off from City streets for your car or trailer.

 Well, that’s it for this week. I guess it’s time to look at this next weekend’s March Madness schedule. 

 Weiser really is a great place to live, work, and play!