The Explorer Remembers Zev Cywan

Explorer reporter, Patrick McNamara interviewed Mike Zinkin & Council Member Joe Hornat, both of whom have fond memories of Zev.

Read The Explorer article on what Zev meant to the Town of Oro Valley here.
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2011/01/26/news/doc4d3f51250a7a9587837625.txt

You Can Expect To See More & More Business Signs & Banners In Oro Valley

At last week's council meeting, the sign code that was due to expire, was continued until August of this year, or until a final sign code is adopted.

It appears to us that there was some justification to continue with this program that was unanimously approved by council---but not enough.

While some merchants indicated signs increased their business, others saw a decline.

That sounds like the signs were "hit or miss," and may have, or had not made any difference, except to make Oro Valley look, as my friend The Zeeman suggested: "schlocky."

Read The Explorer article here.
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2011/01/26/news/doc4d3f4ea95ff8a866003595.txt

Read The Az Star article here
http://azstarnet.com/news/local/northwest/article_2533121d-e7d8-5811-b862-f9e042f3dce3.html

Once Again, Oro Valley Council Postpones A Vote On Enviromentally Sensitive Land Ordance

For the last 15 years Oro Valley Town Councils have put off taking a position on the "environmentally sensitive land" issue.

So, it was no surprise that the majority vote was, once again, to put it off. This time, only until Feb. 16 ---- maybe.

Read The Explorer article here.
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2011/01/26/news/doc4d3f4e2e457d5268621811.txt