Bits and Pieces

Two Oro Valley Residents Provide Help With Senior Placement

We came across a local business, ABC Senior Placement Advisors.  It is owned and operated by Rancho Vistoso residents Andrea and Martin Blatberg.  They run a "... placement service that advises the elderly and their families on long-term care options."(Source)

During our conversation with Andrea she noted that people don't know what to do or who to talk with when independent living is no longer an options.  "Many people have moved to Oro Valley to retire", she noted "and have no family support system."  Thus, the need for someone to help with the care situation.

We asked Andrea what she thought of the care facilities in Oro Valley.  She observed that Oro Valley has a number of facilities such as Spendido and a growing memory care commuity. What Oro Valley does not have is care homes.  "Care homes...offer personalized service to small groups of adults. These residential homes provide lodging, meal services and assistance with daily living activities." (Source)
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Oro Valley Business Happenings: National Chains

Fry's parent company: "Kroger’s new Simple Truth brand of natural products has been a “home run” with shoppers, Rodney McMullen, President, told analysts. He said sales of the company’s Simple Truth have been so strong that the retailer is planning to launch 75 new items in addition to the 450 currently offered in the brand."  Private label product, which we see all over or Fry's store, is 24% of Kroger's overall sales, including fuel.

"Target announced plans to acquire DermStore Beauty Group, an online retailer. Target has been buying up a number of smaller specialty businesses lately in an effort to expand its presence in niche markets. Earlier this year it acquired Chefs Catalog and the assets of Cooking.com in two separate transactions to create a subsidiary. The company said it plans to keep the DermStore.com website."

" CVS [which will be locating the in the Town Centre]  has launched Essenceofbeauty.com, a website and mobile application for its Essence of Beauty bath and body products."

(Source: PLMA eScanner)
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Hail To The Chief Of Police

“Words alone seem inadequate to express what Chief Sharp has contributed to our Town,” added Oro Valley Mayor Satish I. Hiremath, DDS. “Not only has he created a safe environment in which our residents, businesses and visitors can thrive, but he has also taken the time to teach our children the values of respect, honesty and integrity through public safety. While Chief Sharp is humble and doesn’t seek recognition for his accomplishments, I cannot think of a better individual to receive this award.”

(Source: Oro Valley Press Release announcing that the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce awarded Chief Sharp with its 2013 legacy award)
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Hail To The Police Department

 “As much as the Catalina Mountains have become a symbol of Oro Valley, so too has the Oro Valley Police Department. Our Community’s reputation for public safety extends far beyond jurisdictional boundaries. Thanks to OVPD, public safety is part of Oro Valley’s brand.”  

(Source: Quote of Mayor Hiremath that appears on the cover of the Oro Valley Police Department 2012 Annual Report.)
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Oro Valley Y-T-D Crime Statistics Updated

Year-to-date, Larceny is 77% of all Oro Valley part one crimes.  View Oro Valley's latest crime statistics here.
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Voters Say Oro Valley's Needs Not A Priority

Last month, we encouraged all to take an online survey of potential county projects that would be funded by county bonds.  The survey has been completed. 17,000 votes were cast.  Not one Oro Valley project was in the top 25.  Not to worry. County Administrator Chuck Huckleberry doesn't think that the survey results actually mean mean much.
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