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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08The Connection City of Chubbuck /Newsletter Vol. I Issue 6 Message from the Mayor: August 2006 Welcome to summer in Idaho! Even though we have our weather extremes occasionally, it is great to live where the seasons change, and we know that if a particular few days is unpleasant it will pass. Please re- member the cautions and tips associated with hot weather. Wise water use, pet safety, air conditioner us- age, and drinking plenty of fluids are a few of the things to consider. If you have an elderly neighbor, espe- cially one who lives alone, it would be beneficial to be aware of them. Thanks for all you do to be good neighbors. I hope you will participate with us this year in our Chubbuck Days parade and festival. Check out the re- verse of this newsletter for some of the activities that are being planned. Our city is changing and growing, and this is a great way to have some wholesome, family -friendly fun and get to know each other at the same time. I know summer weekends are busy, but I am sure you will be well rewarded for your attendance. COME JOIN US!! Just a note of caution about the open canals in the city. They are necessary to provide irrigation, as you know. They should NEVER be considered a source of recreation. There are a variety of issues involved with piping all of them, not the least of which is cost. We would welcome suggestions that would help us make them as safe as possible. We have recently installed a fence in Cotant Park that helped limit canal accessibility there. Please help by reminding children whom you have influence with of the dangers. Enjoy the rest of the summer! Thanks for all you do to help make Chubbuck and great place to live and do business. Mayor England Hockey Arena Will Bring Commerce Since 2004, when the local hockey association lost its facil- ity to the Lowe's Home Center development, Jim DiSanza has been a spokesman for developing an even better in-line hockey rink at a new location. After raising funds and working out a deal with the City of Chubbuck, the Chubbuck-Pocatello Hockey As- sociation announced this June that the new regulation hockey complex will be located in Capell Park at the end of East Park Lawn Drive. Over the next three to five years, this two-phase project is planned to become a large indoor public venue with a regulation in-line hockey rink and a regulation ice hockey rink, joined in the middle with a concession area and locker rooms. Hockey players from as far away as of Canada and 0 J, Colorado will be attracted to Chubbuck. ® for tourna- ments. Mayor Eng- land believes this unique project will promote economic develop- ment for our community. Tax increment financing funds are being used as seed money, which has allowed us to already break ground to construct the concrete pad and lighting system. This part of the first construction phase will be open to skaters as well as in-line hockey teams by August or September. The Chubbuck-Pocatello Hockey Association will also be hosting a youth dance and hockey demon- stration at the Capell Park arena on Saturday, August 12`h, for Chubbuck Days, which will be- gin at 7:30 p.m. Come out and see this great addition to our city! First, our Parade begins at 10:00 AM. It will travel down Chubbuch Road from Hiline to Ponderosa and end up at Cotant Parlez. Our Idaho Army National Guard is back from Iraq and will be represented in the parade, which will also include floats, horses,fi cheerleaders, music, classic cars and lots of candy. --C Then, at 11:00 the Cotant Park Festival begins, and Mayor England has arranged more \yam fun than ever before. At the time this newsletter is being printed, the signup sheets are still arriving. In addition to food booths, lookz for free water melon to enjoy. And just finish reading this page for information on several excellent demonstrations by our local athletic and musical talent. COME CELEBRATE CHUBBUCK DAYS Saturday - August 121' There will be a dance floor in front of the gazebo with Ace High band playing roclzin' country music for your entertainment. The Gateway Chorus, will have group and quartet performances. We are also in the confirming stage whether Runestone can return with their Celtic music & dancers for us. Juniper Hills Country Club Tennis Pro Dennis Gibbens will present exhibition tennis matches with some of his best local amateurs, including ISU players and Junior tennis association mem- OR bers, so come checlz it out. Later in the afternoon, the Police Dept. vs Fire Dept. second annual slow pitch softball game will be held. Police Chief Randy Severe predicts it will be a very interesting game this year. Coach VicM Jenlzins said her Fire Dept. intends to peep its win- _ ning record. Come cheer your local heroes to vic- tory! Our Fire Department will have their truclzs & educational equipment on site and will be creating some rain for those who might likte to get wet! A" Chubbuclz Pride Committee will be presenting its annual community awards. Youth Dance Saturday Night a Capell Park On Aug st 12th, the Chubbuck- Pocatello Hockey ssociation is sponsorin an hibition at :3 dance begin 1 the brand e (at the en of Ec n ine hockey ex - p.m. and a youth ig at 8:30 p.m. at Capell Park arena 4 Park Lawn Drive).