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Volume ELEVEN / november, 2015
Planning and Zoning Meeting:November 11, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. City Council Meeting:November 17,2015 at7:00 p.m.
Mayor’s message
TAKE TIME TO LIVE…Recently I overheard a Father and daughter in their last moments together at the airport. They had announced the departure.
Standing near the security gate, they hugged and the Father said, “I love you, and I wish you enough.”
The daughter replied, “Dad, our life together has been more than enough. Your love is all I ever needed. I wish you enough, too, Dad.”
They kissed and the daughter left. The Father walked over to the window where I was seated. Standing there I could see he wanted and needed to cry. I tried not to intrude on his privacy, but he welcomed me in by asking, “Did you ever say good-bye to someone knowing it would be forever?”
“Yes, I have,” I replied. “Forgive me for asking, but why is this a forever good-bye?”
“I am old, and she lives so far away. I have challenges ahead and the reality is – the next trip back will be for my funeral, “he said.
“When you were saying good-bye, I heard you say, “I wish you enough.” May I ask what that means?”
He began to smile. “That’s a wish that has been handed down from other generations. My parents used to say it to everyone…” He paused a moment and looked up as if trying to remember it in detail, and he smiled even more. “When we said, “I wish you enough,” we were wanting the other person to have a life filled with just enough good things to sustain them.” Then turning toward me, he shared the following as if he were reciting it from memory.
I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright no matter how gray the day may appear.
I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun even more.
I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit and everlasting.
I wish you enough pain so that even the smallest of joys in life may appear bigger.
I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.
I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.
I wish you enough hellos to get you through the final good-bye.
He then began to cry and walked away.
They say it takes a minute to find a special person, and hour to appreciate them, a day to love them; but then an entire life to forget them.
At this time of the year be thankful for what you have and take time live.
Sincerely,
Mayor Brad Andersen
CITY UPDATES
We would like to congratulate Rob Geray and Dan Gubler on their unopposed re-election to the council! Also, we would like to welcome Dan Garren as new councilmember who is finishing out Robyn Walker’s term as she was hired as new Sports Director for Iona.For those who don't know, Trent and SueAnn Dabell retired as Sports Director this year after 5 years. We would like to thank the Dabell's for their many years of service to the youth of Iona.The City has been busy the last couple of months. We have hired another police officer Karl Bowcutt and a public works laborer Bryce Stucki. If you see them during your travels stop by and welcome them to Iona.
“Councilmember Dan Garren Biography” - Dan Garren has been a resident of Iona for the past 15 years. He has volunteered on Iona's Planning and Zoning committee for the past six years, and served as the Chair of that committee for the past four years. He's no stranger to public service, having worked for Idaho Fish and Game for 15 years as well. When not working, Dan can be found jogging or riding bikes with his family through Iona. He has a wife (Jenni) and two kids - Finn and Afton who all enjoy the small town feel of Iona. Dan looks forward to serving the community and protecting the quality of life we all value.– Dan Garren
“Officer Karl Bowcutt Biography” - I was born in Idaho Falls. I have 4 brothers and 2 sisters. I am the 2nd youngest. I grew up in Shelley. I currently reside there. My wife Emily and I just had our 8th son. It’s a blended family but we do have 8 boys together! Ages are 9, 8, two 7 year olds, 5, twin 2 year olds and a 1 month old. I am a HUGE baseball fan! I love sports. It is a passion for me and my family. All of my older boys participate in sports all year long. It keeps us busy, but it’s worth it! I love to coach their team whenever possible! I have my mortgage license and am able to finance homes in the state of Idaho. I have been a mortgage lender for over 15 years. I have been a police officer for a little over 7 years now. I worked in Shelley for most of that time. I have been to numerous law enforcement training classes including, SWAT school, public school incident training and many other courses that have helped me improve. I feel the more I know and train, the better I can serve my community. I’m excited to be part of the community and eager to serve and protect the people of Iona. Thank you for the opportunity. – Karl Bowcutt
“Public Works Laborer Bryce Stucki Biography” -I grew up in Milo, on the leftovers of a small farm. As a small child my father started a business doing decorative stamped concrete, where I started working for him as soon as I could pick up a peg or a concrete trowel. I attended Bonneville High School, where I took auto body classes, and ended up getting a full ride scholarship to WyoTech, in Laramie Wyoming, after I graduated, thanks to Skills USA. After I graduated from WyoTech I moved back home, got married, and got into farming for several years. I have two beautiful little girls and a loving wife, and recently decided to leave farming, so I could have more time to spend with them, which led to me taking the job as a Public Laborer for the City of Iona. I’m looking forward to this job, and to this time serving the people of Iona. – Bryce Kelly Stucki
thank you
“Annual Trunk or Treat” - We would like to thank all those who helped with the City's Annual Trunk or Treat; especially the Mayors Youth Advisory Council (MYAC). If you would like to join, you can call the Mayor at 523-5600.EVENTS
“Veteran’s Day Recognition Ceremony” – Come join the City of Iona in honoring our nation’s Veterans of the Armed Forces on Sunday, November 8th at 7:00 p.m. in the Iona City Building. Light refreshments will be served.“Town Hall Meeting”– Please join us for a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, November 12th at 7:00 pm to discuss and provide input into the Water Committee’s recommendations to purchase additional water rights, raise the monthly flat fee from $23.00 to $30.00, install 23 meters around town to gather water usage data, buying the land on the hill for a new well, and repairing the existing water tank.
“Iona Historical Museum Harvest Fundraiser” - The Iona Historical Museum Harvest fund raiser will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 7:30 pm at the Iona City building. Proceeds will go to the lenders who have put time and money into the remodeling of the Museum. The fund raiser will be an educational fashion show modeling clothing styles dating from the 1900’s – 2015, along with musical performances. Tickets will be sold at the door for $5.00 per person or $20.00 per family. We will be auctioning off 25lbs boxes of potatoes starting at $24.00 a box, as well as, Kyani vitamins starting from $38.00 per bottle. Come and support the museum we would love to see you there! P.S. if anyone can set up or take down chairs come early or stay after the show. I will gratefully appreciate your help. – Robalyn Gubler
Public hearings
The City of Iona’s Planning and Zoning Commission has schedule a Public Hearing the evening of November 11, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. the Iona Community Center, which is located at 3548 N. Main St, Iona ID.“Amending Section 11-4A-11 of City Code – The purpose of this hearing is to consider prohibiting the storage or parking of recreational vehicles upon patio homes in the R-T zone.
The City of Iona’s Council has schedule a Public Hearings on the evening of November 17, 2015 at 7:15 p.m. at the Iona Community Center, which is located at 3548 N. Main St, Iona ID.
“Amending Section 11-4A-11 of City Code” – The purpose of this hearing is to consider prohibiting the storage or parking of recreational vehicles upon patio homes in the R-T zone for final review.