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2  IDAHO FALLS PARKS & REC FALL/WINTER 2017 Welcome to autumn 2017 in Idaho Falls! We recently made it through what I can confidently say was the busiest summer in Idaho Falls' history. As I reflect back on three months of community events, I'm still in awe of all the planning, logistics and people involved in making it all happen. The result of all that activity is that Idaho Falls has once again demonstrated that we are a city of activity and action. City residents can always rely on a variety of activities to challenge and invigo- rate both adults and youth—intellectually and physically. Let me offer just a few examples: Switching to a new location at Snake River Landing for the Independence Day activities proved to be ben eficial. The area accommodated the large crowds with ease. The hugely popular Extreme Blue Thunder Air Show was well executed. From what I have been told, our show has since been bragged about in air show and aviation circles throughout the country. These events were followed by the largest opening night in War Bonnet Round Up Rodeo history, complete with an arena full of some of the best cowgirls, cowboys and rodeo per- formers in the nation. The Great American Eclipse was full of challenges and opportunities, but perhaps the greatest opportunity was the statewide collaboration and cooperation that resulted from months of teamwork and planning. We are far more prepared for emergencies than ever before. The Idaho Falls Parks & Recreation Guide you hold in your hands is the perfect tool for planning wintertime fun to keep the entire family active through these chilly winter months. We have also developed other tools to keep you informed of all of our exciting news and events, including our social media pages and the City's new website at www.idahofallsidaho.gov. Now it is easier than ever to stay abreast of city Parks and Recreation Department activities. City residents can even sign up for email notification. Simply click on the Notify Me button on the homepage of our website. As you thumb through these pages, it will be easy to see that our team in the Parks & Recreation Department works hard to ensure community access to excellent facilities and recreational activities throughout the year. Life's busy. When you can, find time to reflect on the won- derful benefit we enjoy as eastern Idaho residents. In the meantime... Be healthy! Be active! Enjoy Idaho Falls! PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE 520 Memorial Drive Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402 (208) 612-8480 - www.ifrec.org MISSION OF OUR DEPARTMENT The mission of the City of Idaho Falls Department of Parks and Recreation is to provide quality parks and recreation opportu- nities based upon cost efficiency and community needs. CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm at the City Annex Building. 680 Park Avenue, Idaho Falls, Idaho. Livestream meetings by visiting www.idahofallsidaho.gov/city/live- stream.html Rebecca Casper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mayor Thomas Hally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Council President Ed Marohn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Council Member Barbara Dee Ehardt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Council Member David Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Council Member John Radford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Council Member Michelle Ziel-Dingman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Council Member PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Commission meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at 12 pm at the Idaho Falls Activity Center. 1575 N. Skyline Dr. For other Parks and Recreation committee meet- ings, visit www.ifrec.org. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Greg A. Weitzel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Parks & Recreation PJ Holm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Superintendent of Recreation Chris Horsley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recreation Supervisor Rhonda Newman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aquatic Manager Jennifer Stewart . . . . . . . . Sponsorship/Marketing Coordinator Brent Martin . . . . . . . . . . Superintendent of Parks & Cemeteries Ronnie Campbell . . Asst. Superintendent of Parks & Cemeteries Joseph Hansen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parks Foreman Josh Stephens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Weed & Environmental Control Delbert Lloyd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Horticulture/Urban Forester David Pennock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zoo Executive Director Tim Reinke . . . Manager of Golf Operations/Pinecrest Golf Pro John Graham. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sand Creek Golf Pro Galen Denning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sage Lakes Golf Pro Mason Handke . . . . . . . . . Special Event/Volunteer Coordinator Staff member email addresses are listed at www.ifrec.org Mayor Rebecca Casper, City of Idaho Falls Bill Combo, Chair Mike Davis Jeffrey Forbes Jim Hammon Tom Hersh Matt Hill Kyler Hope John LoBuono Kerry Martin Kris Millgate Dave Radford A MESSAGE FROM REBECCA CASPER PARKS AND RECREATION MAYOR, CITY OF IDAHO FALLS (208) 612-8480 - www.ifrec.org

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