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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07--v Vol. 3 Issue 7 Message from the Mayor: July 2008 Greetings! With all there is to do in longer days and good weather, I hope that you will find time for family, friends and neighbors and that this summer will be full of happy memories for you. As the 4th of July approaches, let me remind you of a couple of items. First, the city will again jointly sponsor a flag raising and early morning breakfast with the LDS 9th Ward at the Cotant Park Pavilion the morning of the 4th. The flag raising will begin at 8:00 AM with breakfast following. We have again arranged for it to be a no -cost activity for those who can join us. Second, fire- works sales are allowed at licensed outlets in the city during the two weeks prior to July 4th. Please, only use legal fireworks in approved areas, and even then participate with care. Restrictions are there to prevent fires or injuries. Plan to have a "safe and sane" 4th of July holiday. The major road project we have going this year involves rebuilding Adams and Lucky Streets to include much needed curb gutter and sidewalk, closing the Adams Street access to Yellowstone, and rerouting Adams Street to a new roundabout on West Park Lawn. Work should begin around July Ist and be complete by October Ist. The city made an agreement with the state a few years ago that we would close Adams, if they would allow West Park Lawn to be built. Because Park Lawn now extends to both the east and west across Yellowstone, we will be able to provide a traffic signal at that intersection when the traffic warrants it. Our Chubbuck Days celebration is being planned for Saturday, August 9th. We hope you will plan to spend at least part of your day involved with the parade and festival at Cotant Park. Watch for additional information over the next few weeks. Have a great summer, and thanks again for making Chubbuck such a great place to live and do business. Mayor England NOTE FROM OUR POLICE DEPARTMENT: Lately, we have had many ATV's being ridden on city roads. This is illegal. Vehicles without proper and mandatory equipment cannot be driven on the street. Officers are re- sponding to these calls, and citizens are saying that they simply didn't know this. We would like to spread the word that these are violations of state laws and city ordinances. Vehicles driven on the roadways must be registered with a license plate, pos- sess vehicle insurance, and have - equipment comparable to that of a car. It should be further noted, that riding upon canal banks in the Chubbuck area is also prohibited by Federal Law. We are receiving a high num- ber of complaints from area resi- dents. As a citizen, it is problematic due to excessive noise and dust caused by riders. This problem seems to be more apparent during the spring/ summer. Lastly, there is an increase of young ATV riders in the area. We would strongly encourage parents to please prohibit youths from violating these ordinances. Our recommendation to riders would be to load up and visit many of the scenic areas surrounding our great city. In addition we would always recommend the use of authorized safety equipment and adult supervi- sion. Your Chubbuck Police Department wv,w.ci1yofchubbuck.us/cpd Garbage Pickup will be on time for July 4th Is your cart overflow- ing? Get a second cart for just $9.35 per month or a one time extra pickup for $8.50. Call us at 237-2400 to order for the summer or to keep as long as you want. Chubbuck Days Parade & Festival on August 9 Don't forget to mark Saturday, August 9, on your calendar for Chubbuck Days festivities. If your organization or business would like to participate, stop by City Hall and pick up a reg- istration sheet, or call Public Works at 237-2430 and leave an address or fax number. Sign up now! We are planning the Parade and Festival, and there are some great new additions such as the Fun Run. The Festival will include a tennis tournament, a car show, the traditional Po- lice v. Fire softball game, music and more. Free Tennis Tournament The city will be hosting a FREE non -sanctioned adult tennis tournament open to all players from beginner to advanced, and you do not need to be a local resident to enter. Players may enter two events (one singles and one doubles). Play will begin Thursday, Au- gust 7th and go through Saturday, August 9th at Cotant Park. Championship matches will be completed by late Saturday afternoon with prizes for 1 st & 2nd place in each flight. Sign up now!! Call Ron Osborn or Wendy Butler at 237-2430 for information. Come enjoy the fun and festivities! LIONS CLUB FUN RUN We are pleased to announce the Chubbuck Lions Club is sponsoring a Fun Run/Walk this year for adults and children. All proceeds go towards the purchase of a retinal eye camera for the Neonatal Inten- sive Care Unit. A $15 pre -paid reg- istration includes your race fee and a T-shirt through July 12th. Late registration will cost $20. Registration and packet pick-up begin at 6:00 AM on August 9th and the race begins at 7:oo AM. 'You can pick up registration forms at Merlins TV, Denny's Wrecker, BJ Rentals, Chubbuck City Hall, or the Pine Ridge Mall office. For more information, call Penny Par- rish at 406-3507. Tennis 101 Tennis 101 is the perfect program for tennis enthusiasts of all ages, designed to teach the fundamentals and rules of Every Saturday tennis in a fun, family -friendly, and interactive group. These IEW low-cost lessons/clinics will get you playing in no time and beginning 7U1y 12th enjoying the health and social benefits of tennis. Bringing 9:00 to 10:00 AM W, your own tennis racquets is recommended, although rac- at Cotant Park INTERMOUNTAIN quets will be made available at the courts. For more infor- DAHO mation or to sign-up u please contact Ron Osborn at 237-2909 or at rosbomAcityofchubbuck.us. RA group of cycling enthusiasts ' from across the country will be coming through our community soon and they would welcome any volunteers who would be willing to lend a helping hand, ' make new friends, and give them a taste of Chubbuck/ Poca- D tello hospitality. Ride Idaho is a group of about 230 bicyclists Awho are taking a 7 day tour of H southeastern Idaho from August 9th through the 16`h. They plan Oto arrive in Chubbuck/Pocatello on Friday, August 15`h and will spend the night. Their resting location for the evening has not been determined yet but will be set soon. The volunteer work includes loading and unloading of camping equipment, assisting the caterer to serve meals for the group, some clean up of the area, and drivers who trail be- hind the group with water and equipment to support the rid- ers. If you would like to volun- teer a few hours on Friday night and/or Saturday morning (15`h & 16`h) please contact Chief Randy Severe at the Chubbuck Police Department for details. You are invited to visit their website at uwAv.rideidaho.orQ for more details, r o u t e maps, and informa- tion.