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City of Chubbuck Newsletter
Vol. 4 Issue 7
Message from the Mayor:
July 2009
It seems unusual, given the scenario the past several years, that we are glad to see the rain stop. But, I think most of us
are. Given that it is almost July, the daily temperatures will likely climb rapidly. Please remember the cautions and tips
associated with hot weather. Water use, pets, 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, please be aware of them. Thanks for all
you do to be good neighbors.
With the 4''' of July being this Saturday, let me remind you of a couple of items. First, the city will again provide an
early morning flag raising program. The past two years we have joined with the Chubbuck LDS 9"' Ward at the Cotant
Park Pavilion and included an early morning breakfast. Because the 4"' is on a Saturday this year, we m not have the
breakfast. The flag raising will begin at 8:00 AM. We will post the location and details along with the reminder on the
city reader board on Friday and Saturday morning. Secondly, fireworks sales are allowed at licensed outlets in the city
during the two weeks prior to July T". We remind you to please only use legal fireworks in approved areas and, even
then, participate with care. Fires or injuries could be the result, if these restrictions and precautions are not heeded.
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 8`''. We are again going to provide a youth dance at the Capell Park Hockey Rink on
Friday evening. We have included more information about this event and otherarsivixies this newsletter. This is the
60'' Anniversary of the incorporation of Chubbuck as a city. We are making some special efforts to make this a real fain,
exciting and family oriented experience. Bring your friends and neighbors, and we'll see you there. Again, I thank each
of you for making Chubbuck such a great place to live and do business.
Mayor England
Tennis Clinic
for Beginners
Every Saturday
beginning July 11 th
9:00 to 10:30 AM
at Cotant Park
These clinics are designed for beginning players
of all ages. You will learn the fundamentals and
rules of tennis in a fun, family -friendly group.
The instructors will get you playing in no time
and enjoying the health and social benefits of ten-
nis. Just show up and bring your own racquets.
Each Saturday clinic will cost $5 per person or
$15 per family. (private non -city sponsorship)
ROUf1DIIBOUT REVIEW
• Slow down.
• Choose your lane carefully according to the signs and markings.
• Yield to vehicles already in the circle.
• Do not pass large trucks. Stay behind them.
• Pull over outside the circle for emergency vehicles. Either stop before
entering or get out before pulling over.
Try approaching the roundabout the way you would any intersection. If you
want to turn left or right, you have to choose the correct lane. You also
would not change lanes in the middle of any intersection.
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.
CIHUBBUCK DAYS - A CELEBRATION OF 60 YEARS
August 7th & 8th
On December 6th, 1949, The
Village of Chubbuck was born,
and we are so proud of the city
it has become.
We are planning the Chubbuck
Days Parade and Festival, and
working on making it a special
anniversary celebration. The
Festival will include food, a ten-
nis tournament, a car show, the
traditional Police v. Fire softball
game, and music. Many busi-
nesses are already planning to
provide fun family activities.
Don't forget to mark Saturday,
August 8th, on your calendar for
the main Chubbuck Days fes-
tivities. If your organization or
business would like to partici-
pate, stop by City Hall and pick
up a registration sheet. There
are also registration forms you
can print from our city website.
J u S t v i s i t
www.cityofchubbuck.us and
follow the link on the home
page. For Festival questions
call Wendy at 237-2430, and for
Parade questions call Mike
Shore at 221-5855. Sign up
now!
There will
also be a
youth dance
at the
Capell Park
hockey
arena on the
evening of Friday, August 7th.
Chubbuck residents have responded enthusiastically to the Q: Do I need to rinse out containers?
offer of a new curbside recycling service! We set a goal of A: Yes. Food contaminates the process and our trucks.
350 sign ups to launch the service tend, as we prepare to nt„ ake
the first collection, we have almost 500 customers on board. Q: Why should I recycle?
Beginning July 7th, Tuesday is recycling pickup day. A. There are endless statistics on how recycling saves natu-
ral resources, energy and landfill space. But also con -
Just fill out a sign up sheet at the office or on the website and sider that this is the easiest program available. You
turn it in to begin service. The following are some answers to don't have to sort items, and we come to your house to
questions you may have: pick it up!
• NO SORTING
• NO GLASS
• NO PLASTIC BAGS
• NO MEDICAL WASTE
• NO CHEMICAL OR AEROSOL CONTAINERS
• NO GRASS OR LEAVES
Q. What day do I put the green cart out?
A: All recycling will be picked up Tuesdays.
Q. Why is glass not allowed?
A. Our contractor currently has no market
for glass recycling, and it is hazardous
for the people who separate the materials
that are collected.
For more information call Public Works at 237-2430.
2nd & 4th
Tuesday
Q: Why are plastic bags not allowed?
A. Plastic sheeting such as bags and other
similar plastics wrap up in the machinery
Qand jam it.
Q: Won't the city receive profit from the materials?
A: Maybe. The cost of transportation and separation pres-
ently exceeds the value of the commodities, so the city will
not receive anything from the contractor, and the cost of the
recycling carts will take time to pay back.
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