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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08AR ss wr City of Chubbuck Newsletter Vol. 3 Issue 8 August 2008 Message from the Mayor: Welcome to summer in Idaho! Even though we have our weather extremes occasionally, it is great to live where the sea- sons change, and we know that, if a particular few days are unpleasant, it will pass. Please remember the cautions and tips associated with hot weather. Water use, pet safety, air conditioner usage, and drinking plenty of fluids are a few of the things to consider. If you have an elderly neighbor, especially one who lives alone, it would be well to be aware of them. Thanks for all you do to be good neighbors. I hope you are all planning to participate with us this year in the Chubbuck Days celebration. The parade and festival are scheduled for Saturday, August 9'''. We are again going to provide a youth dance at the hockey rink on Friday eve- ning. We have provided more detailed information about this event and other activities on the back of this newsletter. Our effort is to make this a fun, exciting and family-oriented experience. Bring your friends and neighbors, and we'll see you there. Our community has recently been impacted by a drowning of one of our residents. Even though it did not occur in the city, I would again caution you of the danger associated with the open canals in the city. They are necessary to provide irrigation, as you know. The canals should never be considered a source of recreation. There are a variety of issues in- volved with piping all of them, not the least of which is cost. We welcome suggestions that would help us make them as safe as possible. Please help by reminding children that you have influence with of the dangers. Enjoy the rest of the summer! Thanks for all you do to help make Chubbuck a great place to live and do business. Mayor England Labor Day Garbage Service: September Ist garbage pickup will be on time FIRE PREVENTION Recently the Fire Department has seen an increase in fires started by children. The following items are ways that adults may use to help safeguard our families from fire danger. ♦ Store matches and lighters out of children's reach and sight, up high and preferably in a locked cabinet. ♦ Never use lighters or matches as a source of amusement for children; they may imitate you. ♦ If your child expresses curiosity about fire or has been playing with fire, calmly but firmly explain that matches and lighters are tools for adults only. ♦ Use only lighters designed with child -resistant features. Remember child -resistant does not mean child proof. ♦ Teach young children to tell an adult if they see matches or lighters, and teach school-age children to bring any matches or lighters to an adult. ♦ Never leave matches or lighters in a bedroom or any place where children may go without supervision. ♦ If you suspect your child is intentionally setting fires or unduly fascinated with fire, get help. Your local fire department, school, or community counseling agency can put you in touch with trained experts. Friday Events Dance at Capell Park On Friday night, the city will have a youth dance at the Capell Park hockey rink (at the end of East Park Lawn Drive). The dance will begin with DJ music at 8:30 pm and last until about 11:30 pm. A $2.00 per person donation is re- quested, and all pro- ceeds will go to the Highland High School Student Government. Chubbuck Days Friday & Saturday August 8th & 9th Saturday Events PARADE 10:00 We have many entries for your family to enjoy: floats, horses, custom cars, music, our local military, and other organizations. Route The parade will assemble at the Pine Ridge Mall south- west parking area. At 10:00, it will leave through the mall back entrance- connected to Hawthorne Road, and pro- ceed down Hawthorne to Chubbuck Road. The parade will turn left onto Chubbuck Road and follow it -to Ponder- osa. Then, it will travel down Ponderosa and turn left onto Victor. The parade ends at Cotant Park. Second Annual Tennis Tournament The city is hosting a FREE non -sanctioned adult tennis tourna- ment, 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, August 7th, and go through Saturday, August 9th, at Cotant Park.- Championship matches will be completed by late Satur- day afternoon with prizes for 1st & 2nd place in each flight. Sign up now!! Call Ron Osborn at 237-2430 for information. FESTIVAL 11:00 AM second Annual Car Show We had a great selection of cars at the show last year. This time you will be able to vote for your fa- vorite. If you have a special vehicle to showoff, call us at 237-2430. Food & Music We have a variety of food vendors signed up to serve your family's cravings, and there will be free water- melon sponsored at 2:30 pm. There will also be DJ music. 4th Annual Police vs Fire Softball Game Come cheer your local heroes to victory in their tra- ditional slow pitch softball rivalry at 12:00 noon! Fire Department "Rain" There will be fire trucks and educational equipment on site and "rain" will fall shortly after the water- melon feed, around 2:45 pm. LIONS CLUB FUM RUN iThe Chubbuck Lions Club is sponsoring a Fun Run/Walk this year for adults and children to finance a retinal eye camera for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. . Pre -paid registration ended July 12th. Late registration will cost $20. j Registration and packet pick-up begin at 6:00 AM on August 9th and the race begins at 7:00 AM. For more information, call Penny Parrish at 406-3507. North Bannock County Fair August 13th - 16th Enjoy free admission to "FUN IN THE SUN" all week at the Bannock County fairgrounds. This fair has too many displays, contests, give-away drawings, games and activities for the whole family to possibly list them all here. Special events include professional entertainers and a Red Neck Family Fun night on Satur- day. Exhibit entry days are August lith & 12th. For more information, call 237-1340 and/or check out the website at www.bannockcounty.uL/fairgrounds and click on the Fair Book link.