Bits and Pieces

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The saga of the El Conquistador's bankruptcy continues.

"Hotel operators and investors interested in bidding on the Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort are scheduled to meet at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 6 on the east steps of the Pima County Superior Court Building, 110 W. Congress St.

In the meantime, the resort will continue to run as usual."

(Source: Arizona Daily Star)
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OV Seeks Nominations for 2012 Volunteers of the Year

ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (October 1, 2012) - The Town of Oro Valley is accepting nominations for the 2012 Volunteers of the Year. The Town is looking for two individuals who embody the spirit of volunteerism by going above and beyond the call of duty in an effort to better our community. One man and one woman will be selected based on the outstanding nature of their volunteer efforts and will be recognized at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Reception on December 13, 2012, 6 – 8 p.m. at the Hilton El Conquistador Golf and Tennis Resort.

Nominations are open to anyone who has volunteered for a Town-sponsored project, program, department, committee, etc. Serving on a Town board or commission certainly meets that criterion, but is not a requirement for nomination.

Nominations must be received by Friday, October 26, 2012.

Nominating is simple! Just submit a nomination letter as well as a supporting letter from a second individual to Misti Nowak, Town of Oro Valley communications administrator.

Nominations may be hand-delivered to Town Hall, or submitted by email or postal mail. Submissions received after October 26 will not be considered. Both letters of support must be submitted together.

Hand delivery
Oro Valley Town Hall, 11000 N. La Cañada Dr., Attn. Misti Nowak

Email
mnowak@orovalleyaz.gov

Postal mail
Town of Oro Valley
Attn. Misti Nowak
11000 N. La Cañada Dr.
Oro Valley, AZ 85737

All nominees will be notified prior to the Volunteer Appreciation Reception on December 13, and will have their names printed in the program. Nominations will be judged by the Town’s Volunteer Selection Committee. All decisions are final.  (Source: Oro Valley Press Release)
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Enroll now for OV’s COMMUNITY ACADEMY: Local Governance 101

ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (September 28, 2012) - The Town of Oro Valley is pleased to offer the Fall 2012 Community Academy, an opportunity to learn more about your community, including classes on sustainability, Town finance and the Town’s vision for the future.

A series of six classes will be held on Thursday evenings, 6 - 8:30 p.m., Oct. 11 – Nov. 15, 2012. All classes take place at Oro Valley Town Hall, 11000 N. La Cañada. Space is limited.

There is a $50 fee to cover class materials, which are yours to keep at the conclusion of the Academy.

For more information or to enroll, go to www.orovalleyaz.gov and click on the “Events & Projects” tab. You may also call Roseanne Flores at 229-4832.

Fall 2012 Schedule of Classes

Oct. 11 Oro Valley Town History and How Your Town Works

Oct. 18 The Town’s Vision for the Future and Our Place in the Region

Oct. 25 Conservation & Sustainability

Nov. 1 Design Excellence & Regulation in the Community

Nov. 8 Town Finances & Economic Development

Nov. 15 Water & Transportation

Dec. 5 Graduation

(Source: Oro Valley Press Release)
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DEPLOYMENT UPDATE:

High Visibility Enforcement (HiVE) on Oracle Road at Magee and Suffolk

ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (October 3, 2012 ) - The Oro Valley Police Department HiVE deployment on October 2 resulted in the following activity at the Oracle/Magee and Oracle/Suffolk intersections:

• 47 traffic stops were made
• 28 of those stops were for moving violations (e.g. running a red light, speeding, failure to yield)
• 32 drivers received written warnings
• 3 drivers were cited for moving violations
• 12 drivers were cited for non-moving violations (e.g. no proof of insurance, expired registration)
• 0 collisions

OVPD will continue HiVE efforts over the next 90 days to increase awareness and reduce collisions related to inattention, following too closely and failing to yield to other drivers. Dates, times and locations of future deployments will be announced in advance.

If you have any questions about this news release or traffic-related issues in Oro Valley, please contact Lt. Chris Olson at 229-4902. (Source: Oro Valley Press Release)

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