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In this issue of “¿Qué Pasa?” you will learn about the following:

• “Fairy Godmother Visits Downtown”
• “Character First! – Persuasiveness”
• “City of El Paso Asks TCEQ to Reopen ASARCO Case”
• “First Lady’s Program to Feed The Homeless”
• “Help Stamp out Hunger!”
• “Animal Services Makes Improvements”
• “Sun Metro News”
• “Neighborhood Traffic Management Program”
• “Mayor’s Blood Donor Program Update”
• “Scenic Sundays”
• “For the Teens and Kids”

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Leaders are visionaries with a poorly developed sense of fear and no concept of the odds against them. They make the impossible happen.  --Dr. Robert Jarvik

A REFLECTION

If you expect nothing, you’re apt to be surprised. You’ll get it. --Malcolm Forbes

FAIRY GODMOTHER VISITS DOWNTOWN
by Mayor John Cook

While many El Pasoans have become excited about the prospect of our downtown undergoing revitalization, most have understood the many challenges we would certainly face on what we knew would be a long journey. The initial planning and community input process was sometimes painful and took over a year before we had a “skeletal” plan in hand. Read More...

CHARACTER FIRST!
by Laurie Huffman

Character Quality of the Month – PERSUASIVENESS

If you are watching the news, issues of character keep coming up. It seems that character does matter. Why? Because the most accurate predictor of a person's future behavior is his or her character. Retired General H. Norman Schwarzkopf has said, "There are two fundamental secrets to leadership--take charge and do what's right. That's when character comes into play." Read More...

Persuasiveness Video

CITY OF EL PASO ASKS TCEQ TO REOPEN ASARCO CASE

The City of El Paso has asked the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to reopen Asarco's air permit renewal case so the state environmental commission can correct previous decisions "that are contradictory to applicable law and policy." Read More...

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FIRST LADY’S PROGRAM TO FEED THE HOMELESS

First Lady Tram Cook and volunteer staff served dinner on Sunday, April 20, 2008 at La Posada Home.  The next dinner is tentatively scheduled for:

Sunday, May 18, 2008
Tram Cook	Special thanks to the volunteers who assist with their time and resources in feeding the people in need. This program is funded solely by donations, contributions are greatly appreciated. If you wish to make a donation, please call 541-4145. Your support is appreciated.

“HELP STAMP OUT HUNGER! ”

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Saturday, May 10, 2008, 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM Hosted by United Way Young Leaders Society Sunrise Post Office 4100 Dyer, El Paso, TX

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ANIMAL SERVICES ADJUSTS HOURS OF OPERATION TO BETTER SERVE COMMUNITY EFFECTIVE APRIL 2008

Animal Control Officers are now available to assist the public daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. In addition, emergency services (injured animals and public safety issues, issues such as capturing biting, vicious, and diseased animals) are available after-hours between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

Animal Services is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and is closed on Sunday. The Customer Relations Clerks taking calls in the Dispatch Center are still available to help the public from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Adoption hours are Monday and Wednesday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. No adoptions are available on Sundays or Tuesdays.

Cat traps are available on Mondays starting at 10:30 a.m. on a first come first served basis and must be returned by Friday before 6:00 p.m.

The address for Animal Services is 5001 Fred Wilson Road, El Paso, Texas 79906.   Read More...

ANIMAL SERVICES’ “PET CARE-A-VAN” COMING TO LOCATION NEAR YOU—APRIL 2008 DATES

The Pet Care-A-Van is a mobile van operated by the City of El Paso Department of Public Health’s Animal Services that provides free spay and neuter surgeries. Did you know that more than 18,000 dogs and cats are euthanized in El Paso each year due to irresponsible pet ownership and pet overpopulation? Animal Services is committed to promoting and protecting the health, safety and welfare of pets in El Paso, but we need the community's help to do it. By having your dog or cat sterilized, you will do your part to prevent the birth of unwanted puppies and kittens. In addition, spaying or neutering does more than help solve the problem of overpopulation. It actually protects pets from many health problems and helps them live a longer, happier life.

Owners desiring to have their pet spayed or neutered must be present at the Pet Care-A-Van location at 7:00 am. We can accommodate a maximum of 25 pets each day on a first-come first-served basis.

Pets may drink water up until the time of surgery, but should not have solid food after 8:00 pm the night before spaying/neutering.

Pets that are undergoing surgery must also receive rabies vaccinations ($9.00), be registered/licensed ($8.00), and be microchipped ($15.00) as required by Animal Ordinances.

Pet Care-A-Van Dates and Locations – April 2008

April 25, Lower Valley, Valley Pines Trailer Park, 615 Lomaland
April 28, Lower Valley, Shawyer Park, 8100 Independence
April 29, Lower Valley, Pavo Real Park, 9301 Alameda
April 30, Central El Paso, Grandview Park, 3100 Jefferson

Citizens may call Animal Services for more information at 842-1000.

SUN METRO NEWS

DIP-SLIDE-RIDE, SUN METRO PRESENTS AN EASIER WAY TO PAY INITITATIVE

On Monday, April 28th, 2008 Sun Metro will begin selling new passes that feature a magnetic strip and begin using “smart” fareboxes with the capability to issue transfers and validate passes.    Read More...

SUN METRO TEMPORARY DOWNTOWN BOARDING RELOCATION

In an effort to ensure passenger safety and to reduce pedestrian street crossings, On Sunday, April 27, 2008 Sun Metro will relocate the Temporary Downtown Boarding Locations to the area immediately surrounding Cleveland Square. Read More...   (Attachment)

TEXAS TRANSIT ASSOCIATION RECOGNIZES SUN METRO OUTSTANDING METROPOLITAN SYSTEM

On April 15th, 2008 the Texas Transit Association awarded Sun Metro with the Outstanding Metropolitan System Award, during the 2008 Texas Transit Conference in Waco, Texas for taking a leadership role in improving public transportation in Texas. Read More...

NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

As part of the initial stage of program implementation, the Traffic Engineering Division is now accepting applications for consideration under the new Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP). Please note all applications will be rated competitively and the deadline for submittal of the first cycle of funded projects is June 1, 2008. Read More...

MAYOR’S BLOOD DONOR PROGRAM UPDATE

MAYOR'S BLOOD DONOR PROGRAM

Message from Mayor Cook:

Sincere thanks to all of the City Employees who donated at the latest blood drive held on
April 25, 2008, at City Hall.
66 people registered to donate which resulted in 66 units of lifesaving blood for our community.
  This is the gift that really does keep on giving!
Give blood. Be a hero.
Save a life.


Mayor’s top 10 Reasons for giving blood:

1. One pint of donated blood can save 3 lives.
2. 1 in 5 people entering the hospital needs blood.
3. 60% of people in the U. S. are eligible to donate blood, but only 5 do.
4. Someone needs blood every 2 seconds.
5. Giving blood will not decrease your strength.
6. Blood centers run short of types O and B blood.
7. 4.5 million American lives are saved each year by blood transfusions.
8. Since a pint = 1 lb., you lose 1 pound every time you donate.
9. There is no substitute for human blood.
10. You’ve helped save a life—maybe of someone you know.

“SCENIC SUNDAYS” HAVE RETURNED

The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department is proud to bring you… SCENIC SUNDAYS STARTING APRIL 6, 2008!                WHEN:  Every Sunday from April through August                HOURS:  6:00 am to 12:00 noon WHERE:  Scenic Drive- Rim Road to Alabama Street During Ciclovia, everyone loved Scenic Drive so the City is closing it off to help you get outside! During Scenic Sundays the cars will be gone to allow you to enjoy the route that’s about three miles long. Remember to wear sunscreen and drink lots of water Because as Summer approaches it’s sure to get hotter. So head on out and ride a bike, walk your dog or take a hike! Scenic Sundays is sure to be fun For the entire family in the City of Sun For more information call the City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department at (915) 541-4331 Special Thanks to JAR Concrete

FOR THE TEENS & KIDS

MAYOR’S 100 TEENS 2008-2009 PROGRAM

The Mayor’s 100 Teens participate in Global Youth Service Day 2008, to give back to the community. The Teens were given two activities to work on during Global Youth Service Day; a clean-up of the area around City Hall and remodeling repairs to Dame La Mano Pregnancy Crisis Center building and yard, and they rose to the challenge magnificently. Dame La Mano GYSD videos:

Dame La Mano GYSD Video 1 Dame La Mano GYSD Video 2

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