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Summer 2011
happy
S U M holidays!
MER 2011
Summer Recreation Programs
Introduction to Computers
(Adult Center)
Archery Class
Ages 6 years and up
Saturday’s & Sunday’s
$75.00 per month
Guitar Lessons Beginner and Advanced
Ages 9 years and up
$25.00 per month
Swim Lessons
First session starts June 21, 2011
$45.00 per session
FREE Junior Lifeguard Classes
Ages 10 – 15 years old
Starting June 21, 2011
Babysitter’s Boot Camp
Ages 11-17 years of age
$130.00
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Summer Day Camp 1st through 6th grade
Beginning June 21, 2011
$125.00 per session (3 weeks)
50.00 a session (1 week)
7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Summer Recreation Programs
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Mayor’s Earthquake Recognition List
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Imagine Awards 2011
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Youth Afternoon Summer Day Camp
1st through 8th grade
Beginning June 21, 2011
$10.00 a day or $25.00 a session
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Special Events Program
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Thanks to Our Sponsors
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2011 Street Rehabilitation
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Nothing But Net
1st through 8th grade
Beginning June 21, 2011
$75.00 for the Summer
Summer Safety Tips for Kids
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Message from Animal Control
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For more information call
(760) 337-4555
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Summer Safety Tips for your Pets
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Pay your Utility Bill Online
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Mayor's Earthquake Recognition List
At the April 5, City Council Meeting, Mayor Efrain Silva, recognized 20 members of the community
for their outstanding citizenship In recovery efforts for those affected by the Baja/Imperial County
7.2 Magnitude Earthquake that occurred on April 4, 2010
Andy Alvarez - Kiwanis • Bill Browning - Lions & IV Disaster Recovery Team
Bobby Brock - Community Foundation & IV Disaster Recovery Team • Christy Fawcett - Salvation Army
Dennis Ambrose - Salvation Army • Emma Jones - Rotary & IV Disaster Recovery Team • Jason Jackson - Kiwanis
Jean Oswalt - Kiwanis • Jerry Esqueda - Salvation Army • John Yanni - United Way & IV Disaster Recovery Team
Josefina Gonzalez - Salvation Army • Lupe Ponce - Campesinos Unidas & IV Disaster Recovery Team
Lupe Valenzuela - Salvation Army • Mike McMahon - Kiwanis • Randy Taylor - Kiwanis
Robertta Burns - Kiwanis & IV Disaster Recovery Team • Ron Griffen - First United Methodist Church & IV Disaster Recovery Team
Sharin Yetman - Catholic Charities & IV Disaster Recovery Team • Todd Young - Salvation Army • Victor Aguirre - Salvation Army
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Westar Seeds International, Inc. • Genius
EW Corporation • Innovator
Richard Pata Engineering, Inc. • Industrious
Hutchinson & Bloodgood LLP • Motivator
KXO Radio 1230 AM & 107.5 FM • Noble
Driscoll’s Sports Headquarters • Architect of Change
Junior’s Cafe • Entrepreneur
City of El Centro Special Events Program
Mardi Gras Float Winners 1st El Centro City Hall, 2nd El Centro Police,
and Best Mardi Gras Themed Group Southwest High School
Mardi Gras 2011 Light Parade & Street Festival
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2011 Music Festival and Fireworks Show
2011 Le Tour De Manure
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Thanks to all of our sponsors
Diamond Plus
Diamond
Platinum
Silver
Bronze Plus
Bronze
Star Plus
Star
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Academi Awards I.C. Public Works
Haven’s Trucking Mando’s Stereo
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2011 Street
Rehabilitation
5 Million
Measure D
$
Measure D
Funding At Work
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Project List of Streets
Street
21st St.
21st St.
21st St.
22nd St.
22nd St.
22nd St.
23rd St.
23rd St.
24th St.
24th St.
Aurora Dr.
Aurora Dr.
Brighton Ave.
Commercial Ave.
Desert Gardens Dr.
El Centro Ave.
Elm Ave.
Euclid Ave.
Hamilton Ave.
Heil Ave.
Holt Ave.
La Brucherie Ave.
Lenrey Ave.
Lenrey Ave.
Lotus Ave.
Main St.
Main St.
Moiola Ave.
Ocotillo Dr.
Olive Ave.
Orange Ave.
Park Ave.
Pepper Dr.
Ross Ave.
Sandalwood Dr.
Solano Rd.
State St.
Vine St.
Waterman Ave.
Wensley Ave.
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From
Commercial Ave.
Olive Rd.
Wensley Ave.
Commercial Ave.
Wensley Ave.
Desert Gardens Dr.
Commercial Ave.
Pepper Dr.
Vine St.
Desert Gardens Dr.
Cul De Sac
8th St.
W. Of Lotus Ave.
W. Of 23rd St
24th St.
Imperial Ave.
W. Of Lotus Ave.
Imperial Ave.
W. Of Lotus Ave.
Lotus Ave.
Lotus Ave.
Ross Ave.
W. Of Lotus Ave.
Waterman Ave.
W. Main
Lotus Canal
8th St.
W. Of Lotus Ave.
24th St.
Lotus Ave.
W. Of Lotus Ave.
12th St.
23rd St.
W. Of Lotus Ave.
W. Of Lotus Ave.
Olive Rd.
Lotus Ave.
Lotus Ave.
Ross Ave.
Lotus Ave.
To
W. Main
End
End
W. Main
End
Ocotillo Dr.
Desert Gardens Dr.
Ocotillo Dr.
Wensley Ave.
Ocotillo Dr.
22nd St.
4th St.
23rd St.
La Brucherie Rd.
22nd St.
End
La Brucherie Rd.
R/r
La Brucherie Rd.
La Brucherie Rd.
La Brucherie Rd.
I-8
La Brucherie Rd.
Imperial Ave.
Ross Ave.
La Brucherie Rd.
Dogwood Ave.
23rd St.
Cypress Dr.
23rd St.
La Brucherie Rd.
10th St.
22nd St.
Imperial Ave.
La Brucherie Rd.
Orange Ave.
23rd St.
24th St.
Ocotillo Dr.
La Brucherie Rd.
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Summer Safety Tips for Kids
And of course, keep your home well-childproofed. This also
applies to wherever you are staying when you are on
vacation, whether it is a hotel or relative's home.
Sun and Summer Heat
The most obvious hidden dangers in the summer simply
have to do with the heat and can include:
Vehicle Safety Tips
Heat stress and heat stroke, which can be prevented. Keep
kids well-hydrated, frequent breaks when playing outside,
and watch for symptoms such as thirst, cramps, fatigue,
dizziness, nausea, vomiting, headaches, and fever. Never
leave a child or alone in a hot car.
Don't leave them in a car, which can quickly heat up,
especially on a hot, sunny day. Always lock your car and
secure the keys so that your kids can't get to them.
To keep your kids safe:
Warn your kids about playing in the car by themselves`
without adult supervision.
Sun Burns: although parents should be aware of the risks
of not applying sunscreen or sunblock on their children,
sunburns are still common (especially if lotions are not used
properly).
Install a trunk release mechanism, so that they can't get
trapped in the trunk.
Get your kids out of the car first, and then worry about
getting the groceries, etc.
Water Safety Tips
Make sure that child care providers and day care workers
have a plan to make sure that kids aren't left in the day
care provider’s car or van.
Many families try to escape the summer heat in a pool or
nearby lake. To keep your kids safe around the water be
sure to:
If you are afraid that you might leave your sleeping infant
or toddler in their car seat when you get out of the car,
place a reminder on the dashboard.
Childproof your pool by enclosing it in a fence with a
self-closing and self-latching gate.
Supervise your kids around the pool, even if they know
how to swim.
Also be on alert for cars that might have an unattended
child left inside. If you see a child alone in a car, be sure to
call 911 and help make sure the child gets out as soon as
possible.
Have children who don't know how to swim wear a life
vest instead of "floaties" when they are in the pool.
Always have your child wear a life vest when on a lake or
river, even if they know how to swim.
The danger of being left alone isn't limited to kids getting
overheated. Simply leaving the car running and the air
conditioning on doesn't make your child any safer, even if it
is just for a few minutes. Your child might be abducted, put
the car into drive, or even get caught in a closing power
window. So use the drive-through if it is available or take
your kids inside, even if you will just be a few minutes.
Don't leave your kids alone in the car. It just isn't safe and it
is actually against the law.
Other Summer Safety Tips
In addition to using sunscreen, supervising kids around
water, and protecting your kids from the heat, you can
keep your kids safe this summer by:
Using insect repellents when necessary.
Outfitting your kids with appropriate protective gear, such
as a helmet and pads, when they ride a bicycle, skateboard
or scooter, or while wearing heelys.
Do not let your kids play with fireworks and instead visiting
a public fireworks display this fourth of July.
Not eating food that has been left out for more than an
hour at barbecues and family picnics, which can cause food
poisoning.
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Message From El Centro
Police Animal Control
The following are some helpful hints if you have a
dog that must be tethered at some point during the
day or night:
Dog Tethering
Tether only for short period of time.
There are several important things that you need to
know as an animal owner in the city of El Centro. Our
goal at Animal Control is to keep the citizens of El Centro
safe and healthy through the proper care, licensing and
vaccinating of your pets.
Use appropriate equipment.
Choose an animal friendly environment, such as
adequate shelter with shade, water, food and sanitary
conditions.
Walk and exercise your dog as much as possible.
Most dog owners are not aware of the state law
regarding tethering. Due to our geographic location, a
dog tethered on a hot summer day can lead to tragedy.
Dogs that are continually tied up may become frustrated
and bored this may lead to negative behavior and
aggression. Studies have shown that tethered dogs are
more likely to bite someone than dogs that are not
tethered.
The State of California Health & Safety code 122335
states the following:
No person shall tether, fasten, chain, tie or restrain a
dog, or cause a dog to be tethered, fastened, chained,
tied or restrained to a dog house, tree, fence or any
other stationary object.
Cat Care Tips
Please keep your cat indoors. Cats who are allowed
outdoors can contract diseases, get ticks or parasites,
become lost or get hit by a car, and get into fights with
other free-roaming cats and dogs.
A dog may only be tethered for a reasonable period of
time. Reasonable period which means a period of time
not to “exceed three hours in a 24-hour period, or a time
that is otherwise approved by animal control.”
Your cat should have her own clean, dry place in your
home to sleep and rest. Line the bed with a blanket or
towel. Be sure to wash the bedding often.
Place your cat’s litter box in a quiet, accessible location,
such as a bathroom or utility room. Avoid moving the
box unless absolutely necessary. Then do so slowly, a few
inches a day.
Dangerous Foods For Your Pet:
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• Mushrooms
• Onions
• Chocolate
• Garlic
• Macadamia Nuts
• Coffee (any caffeine)
• Grapes
• Poultry Bones
• Raisins
• Alcohol
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Summer Safety Tips for your Pets
• During the summer heat long walks, hikes and excessive playing can take a toll on your animal which
cannot be easily detected. Just like people, animals can
suffer from heat exhaustion; take it easy with them
during the heat of the day.
High summer heat can be dangerous for your animals
As the summer heat climbs, the risk of your animals
suffering or dying from heat related issues climbs as
well! The following tips from the El Centro Animal
Control Division will help keep your pets safe and
healthy throughout the summer.
• NEVER leave your animal in a parked vehicle. The
temperature in that vehicle can increase very rapidly
and cause irreparable harm to your animal. NOTE:
Leaving your animal in a vehicle is illegal and could lead
to animal cruelty charges.
• Keep your pets indoors.
• Make sure all pets have cool potable water at all times
(indoors too).
Signs of heat exhaustion: Elevated body temperature; loud, rapid panting; glazed eyes; unusual agitation
and whining; rapid pulse; staring; and vomiting. These
are danger signs and should be taken serious. Cool your
pet down by placing him in the shade, applying cool
water to his body particularly his head, feet and groin.
Small amounts of water can be given and above all seek
immediate care from a veterinarian.
• If your animal has to stay outside be sure he has clean,
cool potable water in a non-metal, spill-proof
container. NOTE: Not providing your animal with
enough water could lead to animal cruelty charges.
• Some dogs enjoy a baby pool filled with fresh water to
soak in as the days get hotter. The pool should be kept
in the shade. In-ground swimming pool water is not
sufficient for animals as it has lots chemicals that can be
harmful to your pet. The animal can also fall in and
drown if it can’t swim. Be sure to watch children
around all water sources including large dog dished
and little pools.
El Centro Animal Control – 760-336-8981
• Make sure your outdoor pet has shelter that is ventilated and with good air circulation, preferably an area
that is in the shade all day. NOTE: Not providing your
animal with adequate shelter could lead to animal
cruelty charges.
• Pets should not be tethered outdoors, particularly
during the summer months. The animal can easily
become tangled and limit its access to shade and water.
• Walk your animal during the early morning hours or in
the cool evening hours. Just as people should not
exercise during the hottest part of the day, your animal
should not either.
• The asphalt temperature during the summer can get
hot enough to blister your animal’s paws – avoid it!
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or Sign up for
Electronic Funds
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Customer Service Office at (760)337-4510
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