MEETINGS

COMMISSION ON CULTURAL DIVERSITY
Tuesday, July 27, 5:30 p.m.
Oscar Yrun Community Center
Chair:  Jacqueline Smith Tingle
Agenda items include updates on One Book, One Community; Cultural Diversity license plates; and an extension of diversity demographics.

PUBLISH YOUR POSITION
SIERRA VISTA INITIATIVE I-001-2010
Arguments favoring or opposing Sierra Vista Initiative I-001-2010, “Amending the City Code of the City of Sierra Vista, County of Cochise, State of Arizona, Chapter 38: Elections, Regarding the Election and Terms of Office of City Council Members, and Providing for Repeal and Severability”, establishing a ward system for election of council members.  This initiative will be included on the November 2, 2010 General Election Ballot; positions will be accepted by the Sierra Vista City Clerk’s Office through 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 4, 2010.

Arguments filed for inclusion in the publicity pamphlet must include a notarized signature of each person sponsoring the argument.  Arguments submitted by organizations must include the notarized signatures of two executive officers and political committees submitting arguments must include the notarized signatures of the chairperson or treasurer.

The cost for placement of arguments in the City General Election Publicity Pamphlet is $50.00.

Jill Adams, City Clerk

TSUNAMI NIGHT AT THE COVE!
Friday, July 30, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
$10.00 per person includes pizza and soda
Say good-bye to summer and get ready to head back to school by riding the BIG waves at The Cove.  Enjoy pizza and soda while you rock out to tunes spun by DJ TechFX.  Tickets are available NOW!  For more information, call 417-4800.

Find out how to save your home from foreclosure!
Tuesday, August 3, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Sierra Vista Public Library, Mona Bishop Room
Are you having problems making your monthly mortgage payment?  Find out about various programs available to help you keep your home.  Catholic Community Services and the Sierra Vista Public Library are presenting this event; counseling services are funded by the Arizona Attorney General’s Office.  Contact the Library at 458-4225 for questions.

WATER WISE PROGRAM
High Desert Plants and Garden Care
Saturday, August 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m.
UA South, 1140 N. Colombo, Sierra Vista, Public Meeting Room
This workshop will cover plants that are perfect for Cochise County landscapes, and basic plant care.  To learn more about using our precious desert water effectively, visit the Water Wise website at www.waterwise.arizona.edu.  The City is proud to be a founding sponsor/member of the Water Wise Program.

FIFTH ANNUAL SIERRA VISTA POLICE SARACEN PULL
Sunday, August 15, at Veterans’ Memorial Park
Registration 8:00 a.m.  Pull begins at 9:00 a.m.
This is more than a tug-of-war match, and it’s only for the strong of heart.

WHAT IS A SARACEN?  It is a 12-ton armored personnel carrier (APC) used by the Police Department’s SWAT Team.  Event teams must pull the APC 20 feet by a rope and the team that pulls the APC the 20 feet in the fastest time wins.  Each team gets two attempts.

Trophies will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category.  An additional trophy will be presented to the team (or individual) who raises the most funds above the initial registration fee.

There will be four team categories:
Male: up to 8 members
Female: up to 10 members
Co-ed: 5 members of one gender and 4 of the other gender
Iron Man: 5 members any gender

Registration is $20 per puller.  Visit the Sierra Vista Police Department, or call Officer Tracy Grady at 452-7500, to sign up today.  All the proceeds from this event benefit the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics and are tax deductible.
Sign your team up today and show Sierra Vista the strength in your muscles and in your heart!

11th ANNUAL HUMMINGBIRD TRIATHLON
Saturday, August 21, beginning promptly at 6 a.m. at the Cove
Registrations accepted at all Parks & Leisure facilities
Individual entry fee is $45 per person or $75 for a team.  Register early and get your event T-shirt.  An additional $10 fee will be assessed if competitors register later than 1 p.m. on Friday, August 20 (no event shirt guaranteed).  Awards will be presented to the top three competitors in each of the eight male and eight female age divisions, and to the top three teams in each team category: male, female and co-ed. Entry forms and maps are available at all Parks & Leisure facilities.  Call Parks & Leisure Services at 458-7922 for more information.

PEPSI PUNT, PASS, AND KICK COMPETITION
Sunday, September 12, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
City Sports Complex, Arbenz Field
This year’s FREE Pepsi Punt, Pass, and Kick Competition is open to girls and boys, ages 8-15 (as of 12/31/2010).  This FREE event allows our youth to display their talents in punting, passing, and placekicking in a competitive setting with scores based on accuracy and distance.  Winners advance to compete in the district competition at a site to be named later.  Registration forms are available at the Oscar Yrun Community Center, Ethel Berger Center, and the Cove.  A copy of each participant’s birth certificate is required at registration.  For additional information, please call Parks and Leisure Services at 458-7922.

SIERRA VISTA SPOTLIGHT BREAKFAST
Tuesday, August 10, 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Windemere Hotel and Conference Center
Buffet opens at 7:15 a.m., Tickets $20.00 per person
There are only a few seats left.  This event is an opportunity to learn about the new virtual City Hall, updates on City projects and programs, and hear first-hand about the budget and the City’s plans for the future.  The reservation deadline is July 30 (or when all seats are reserved), so don’t delay in making your reservation now.  Reservations and prepayment are required (reservation includes a buffet breakfast that begins serving at 7:15 a.m.).  Reservations and information are available by calling 458-3315.

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
What is stormwater runoff and why is it a problem?
Stormwater runoff occurs when rain flows over the ground.  Impervious surfaces like driveways, sidewalks, and streets prevent stormwater from soaking into the ground.

Stormwater can pick up debris, chemicals, dirt and other pollutants and seep into our underground water supply or flow through our washes to the San Pedro River.

What are the effects of stormwater pollution?
Polluted stormwater runoff can have many adverse effects.  Debris causes blockages in the washes, interfering with the water flow.  Stormwater polluted with chemicals (pesticides, insecticides, motor oil, etc.) poisons wildlife and can affect our drinking water sources.
So what can YOU do?  Here are some Stormwater Pollution Solutions!

Home/Auto Repair & Improvements: 
* Sweep up and properly dispose of debris.
* Use hazardous substances sparingly, store carefully, and dispose of properly.  (Use nontoxic, biodegradable, recycled materials and recyclable products whenever possible.)
* Repair automotive leaks.  Clean up spills with an absorbent substance like cat litter—don’t rinse them away.

Want to Know More About Water?  Learn about our unique environment and the Sierra Vista Sub-watershed.  How water use is being mitigated and what is being done to ensure our water needs are being met.  Find out at www.SierraVistaWater.com.

CONSTRUCTION ON CHARLESTON ROAD
For the week of July 25, drivers will encounter lane shifts and delays due to one-way travel along Charleston Road between Colombo and Giulio Cesare Ave. Area drivers are asked to slow down and pay attention in order to help protect themselves and keep construction crews safe.  For further information, please contact the Arizona Department of Transportation at 459-5080.

This is a joint project with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), the City of Sierra Vista, and the Federal Highway Administration.  The widening of Charleston Road is from Colombo Avenue east to Fighting Colt Drive and is scheduled for completion in October 2010.

BE A LOCAL TOURIST
SIERRA VISTA, AZ—IT’S ”Cooler” THAN YOU THINK!
Do you need a map?  Ever wonder where the City facilities mentioned in the City Page are located?  Stop by the Sierra Vista Visitor Center—let them know you saw it in the City Page—and get a complimentary “Cool Map”!  Save money, become a local tourist, find out about all the “Cool” things to do locally.  The Visitor Center is located in the Oscar Yrun Community Center, 3020 E Tacoma.  For more information, call 417-6960.

AUGUST IS LESS-ADOPTALBE PET MONTH AT THE
NANCY J BRUA ANIMAL CARE CENTER
Don’t Miss the Open House on Saturday, August 28
From Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Many factors can make a pet seem less adoptable, but take a closer look and find out the background, find out why this special animal is up for adoption and see if you have that perfect home for this special pet.  During the month of August, Animal Care and Control is waiving the adoption fee for less-adoptable pets.  These pets include senior pets, special needs animals, and hard-to-place animals.  Come in any time during the month of August, meet these great animals, and find out more!  All pets currently available for adoption are listed at www.Petfinder.com or call 458-4151 if you have further questions.

WHERE GREAT PEOPLE GO TO MEET GREAT PETS
Animals featured are available for adoption from the Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Center, 6799 E. Hwy. 90 (458–4151), or visit online www.Petfinder.com to see additional photos and pets.

Last chance!  Animal Control has been offering cat and kitten adoptions at a two-for-one rate during the month of July.  Standard adoption guidelines must be met and both cats must go to the same family.  For more information, contact the shelter.