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Fees for Weiser’s Adopt-a-Truck program have been adjusted to meet the variety of fees charged at the Washington County transfer site for specific materials.

Weiser’s Elks Lodge hosted volunteers on Friday, May 22, at Hillcrest Cemetery, where American flags were placed at the gravesites of U.S. military veterans. Above, Kimber Winchester is pictured placing a flag beside World War II veteran Leo Lunger’s headstone. At the same time volunteers were placing flags throughout the cemetery, Elks members were raising the large flags that fill the entryway at the south end of the cemetery. Individuals, youth groups, and civic groups showed up in large numbers to help with the project. Photo by Nancy Grindstaff

Constitutional scholar, Dr. David Adler presented an intriguing talk about the origins of the Declaration of Independence to a room full of local residents at the Weiser Train Depot.

The grounds around the historic and stately Snake River Heritage Center came alive Saturday, May 9, in a celebration of May Day, hosting the public to a community picnic, with old fashioned yard games planned on a beautiful afternoon. The afternoon opened with a precision May Pole dance, featuring lovely young ladies dressed in their spring finest, plus music and singing from Victoria Arriero Studios students. Attendees were invited to tour the museum, where they had a chance to take in several new displays. Photo by Nancy Grindstaff

Weiser’s City Council approved a $10 reservation fee for the use of the city’s parks covered picnic areas during the April 13, regular monthly meeting.

The boundaries of the proposed Weiser Airport Influence Area are shown in this map. The Washington County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 19 regarding Washington County Code 9-2-4 on the amendment that will add a definition of the Airport Influence Zone, as well as adding a legal description of the zone. A waiver or notice of the effects of airport activities will be part of real estate purchase transactions on properties within the zone.