Bits and Pieces

Watch Oro Valley Grow

This month's Oro Valley economic development support a few changes. As we previously reported, Dickey's Barbercue and Grille is slated for Plaza Escondido, which is where Marshall's is located. FUWX Refloxology will locate in Rooney Ranch. Savaya Coffee is going to be located next to the Basis School.

Securaplane In Innovation Park

Meantime projects that are quite visible to us all our either completed or in midstream construction. Secruraplane has open for operations and innovative park, the HS L apartments are growing daily a fast pace. These apartments are located on the west side of Oracle, south of the Oro Valley Marketplace. Town Center, located across from Rooney Ranch, is also growing daily. Finally, blading has been done on the property on the south west corner of Oracle and Desert Sky Road. This is for a memory care facility.
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County Speed Enforcement Cameras Going Bye Bye

"The Pima County Board of Supervisors has voted to shut down all 11 speed-enforcement cameras in the county....They reportedly found no conclusive evidence that fixed, stand-alone cameras effectively and consistently reduce speeds or crashes because drivers tend to decrease speed near the camera and then accelerate after passing."(Source)

Now, the City of Tucson should follow suit.
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Our Voice-Your Future Giving Pies Away

"Oro Valley is planning for the future, and we can’t do it without YOU. Join us for a FREE piece of pie at one of these events, and tell us what you love about OV!

• Saturday, January 11, 2014 12 – 2 p.m. @ All the Buzz Café 12985 N. Oracle Road #165
• Saturday, January 18, 2014 12 – 2 p.m. @ Village Bakehouse 7882 N. Oracle Road 
• Saturday, February 1, 2014 3 – 5 p.m. @ Jerry Bob’s 10550 N. La Cañada Drive

(Source: Oro Valley Press Release)

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Public Awareness: Fraudulent Checks in the Mail

"The Oro Valley Police Department (OVPD) has become aware of several residents who have received letters containing fraudulent checks. The letters state the recipient has won a prize and if they make contact with an "agent" they would receive the amount of the check. Other letters ask the resident to pay the taxes upfront to a Western Union account and in return they will receive a larger amount in the mail within 24-48 hours. These are not real checks or winnings and residents should discard them immediately. The OVPD reminds residents to keep track of all bank accounts by checking them often and to periodically check their credit reports to ensure that no unauthorized accounts have been opened." (Source: Oro Valley Press Release)
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Tomorrow's Live Music and Other Stuff at Steam Pump Ranch

"The Town of Oro Valley is proud to announce the guest speaker for the January 11 event at Steam Pump Ranch, located at 10901 N. Oracle Road. Historic Archaeologist Homer Thiel, with Archaeology Southwest, will give a presentation on the archaeology of a Mexican family. His talk begins at 9:30 a.m. and will focus on the Leon family home site, dating between the 1840s and 1910s. Then at 10:30 a.m., attendees will enjoy a live musical performance by Gabriela Ayala, presented by the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance."  The event is from 11AM- 2 PM. (Source: Oro Valley Press release)
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