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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04City of Chubbuclr Newsletter Vol. S Issue 4 April 2010 Message from the Mayor: March is a prime example of the old adage: If you don't like the weather in Idaho, just wait a few minutes, and it will change. More predictably, the gathering of the 2010 US Census numbers has begun. If you have not completed the form and sent it back, I encourage you to do so soon. The accuracy of this census effort will help shape much of the planning, qualification, and funding for the next ten years until the next census. You can get additional information by calling Wendy or Paul at the city offices 237-2430, or you can log on to the website at www.2010censLis.gov. Let me just give some additional reminders. First, as the weather gets warmer and evenings longer, we always have more children out in our parks and neighborhoods. The speed limit in our residential neighborhoods is 20 MPH. Please be observant, not only of the speed limit, but also of children and their unpredictable behavior. Our neighbor- hood parks are city features designed to accommodate youths. Please encourage them to use these facilities, rather than playing games in the street. Safety is a practice that benefits us all. Next, the news of natural disasters around the world reminds us of the need to personally prepare for emergencies. It is important that each individual be prepared, as much as possible, to care for themselves and their immediate family for at least 72 hours. This includes food, transportation, shelter, water, heat, and first aid supplies. In the case of an extreme disaster, outside help may not be readily available or be very limited. We also encourage you to be aware as neighbors and look out for one another, especially those who are elderly or have special needs. There are many places on the Inter- net that can give you good suggestions for emergency plans. On a cheerier note, we hope that you're well underway for plans for a fantastic spring and summer in Chubbuck (or wherever you may be planning to travel). We're glad to have you as neighbors and hope you agree that Chubbuck is a great place to live and do business! Mayor England MAIN CONSTRUCTION ZONES for the season Please travel carefully wherever work is being done. Going slowly and following directions in every construction zone is very important. For more information refer to the city website at www.cityofchubbuck.us. HILINE ROAD - may be detours, various sections closed to through traffic for a time. Residents may reach their homes. RIO VISTA - may be detours, various sections closed to through traffic for a time, but residents may reach their homes. UNDBB SIPHON ROAD - may be detours, various sections closed to through traffic for a time, but residents may reach their homes. 60 YELLOWSTONE/INTERSTATE -Interstate bridge reconstruction with two-way traffic and reconstruction in the Pine Ridge Mall/Walmart area by Idaho Transportation Department with lanes being added on Yellowstone. Bannock County Landfill Hazardous Waste Collection Days April 3 May 1 June 5 July 3 August 7 September 4 October 2 FREE DAY at Bannock County Landfill Saturday - May 29 For info call 236-0607 On behalf of the citi- zens of Chubbuck, our police department sub- scribes to a website called Crime Reports. This site makes it pos- sible for citizens to view crimes that have been investigated by the Chubbuck Police Department during the last thirty days. By searching the Crime Reports website, you can learn the dates, approximate locations, and types of crimes which have been re- ported to the Chubbuck Police Department. Visit the website www. crimer-ports.com or visit the city website at www.cityofchubbuck-us/ PoliceDepartment.aspx Bill Guinn, our Parks & Recrea- tion Superintendent, applied for and was awarded an $8,000 grant for 2010 from the Ifft Foundation Fund and Idaho Community Foundation to de- velop the path through the ra- vine from Mary's Park on the Washburn Street side to the park strip along Brundage Street. Last year, the Ifft Foundation Fund awarded $10,000 to Parks & Rec. This grant money pro- vided the means to pave the pathway at the bottom of the ra- vine, which runs all the way down to Mountain Park Road. Youth groups from several churches carved the trails, and the parks crew planted donated pine trees. This year, the grant will buy about thirty drought tolerant trees and ten shrubs to help beautify the area, and a Boy Scout Eagle project will provide the labor to plant them. The walkways have turned this wasted space into pleasant na- ture trails and have connected neighborhoods in a unique way. Don't Get Yourself Into Hot Water III - Fires can get out of control so very quickly, and this time of year people are considering burn- ing yard materials or ditch banks. Please remember to visit the Chubbuck Fire Department at 4727 Yellowstone to apply for a burn permit, if you are planning an open burning project. The permit lists the regulations you must follow and what materials may not be burned. It is important to learn what unexpected factors may be involved in controlling your burn and in preventing a fire disaster. DODGE NATIONAL CIRCUIT FINALS APRIL 7TH -10TH AT HOLT ARENA