Bits and Pieces

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The Town Of Oro Valley issued a press release yesterday officially launching the new town website.  "The new site was designed with the goal of improving the end-user experience and being more aesthetically representative of Oro Valley."

"Increased flexibility means staff will be able to continually customize the site-well into the future-based on the Town's changing needs."

Website highlights:

• Standardization and centralization of forms, documents and online services Improved search functionality 
• Content is arranged based on end-user needs 
• The most-frequently accessed information can now be reached from the home page with a single click - no more digging through departments and divisions. 
• Online photo galleries Visual menus and banners Streamlined Business Navigator More to come!   

Anyone wishing to provide feedback or suggestions on how to further improve the website may do so by contacting Communications Administrator Misti Nowak at mnowak@orovalleyaz.gov or 229-4712.
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Teaser: Monday we will talk crime in Oro Valley.  Did you know that in 2011, Oro Valley's ranked 4th best in terms of violent crimes per 1000 at .58 and 13th best in terms of property crimes per 1000 residents at 17.89.  There were 66 reporting Arizona cities and towns.
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"Oro Valley has grown from 1,500 residents in 1983 to approximately 41,011 today. The land area has expanded from 4.5 square miles to nearly 33 during the same time. By comparison, the department has grown from 5 commissioned officers to 100 commissioned officers and 31.7 civilians." (2011 The Oro Valley Police Department Annual Report)
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Retailer Summit Hut is moving its Wetmore Store to the former Razmataz location in the Oracle Crossing Shopping Center (The Sprouts/Kohls Center). The store should open this summer.  (Source)
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