Bits and Pieces

A Case For Overseeding Our Parks In The Winter

What beautiful weather we're having. Our town is packed with residents. The number of are in the thousands.  And our parks look like awful. The look dead at a time of year when they should and could look beautiful.  Here's a before and after:

Alright, we did Photoshop the "after" picture.  We made brown, green.  Really, though, shouldn't we overseed Riverfront each fall-winer?  What do you think?
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Oro Valley Man Indicted On Child Abuse and Negligent Homicide Charges

On November 2, 2013, the Oro Valley Police Department (OVPD) responded to the 9000 block of north Oracle Road in reference to an unresponsive child. The investigation revealed that a one-year-old child, Michael Martinez, was placed in the bathtub along with his four-year-old sibling by their father, Jesse Martinez, a 30-year-old male. Approximately 45 minutes later, Mr. Martinez checked on the children and found his one-year-old son unresponsive. Mr. Martinez immediately called 911 and the dispatchers provided CPR instructions. OVPD arrived on scene within two minutes and began life-saving measures on the child. The child was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased a short time after his arrival.

The investigation continued pending forensics results. The Criminal Investigations Unit has reviewed these results and consulted with the Pima County Attorney's Office. It was determined that child abuse charges and negligent homicide charges were appropriate. Members of a Pima County Grand Jury have indicted Mr. Martinez on one count of negligent homicide and one count of child abuse, both class four felonies.  (Source: The Oro Valley Police Department Press Release)
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Voice Your Voice Tomorrow

This is your last chance for free pie! Join that town at Jerry Bob's Restaurant, 3 - 5 p.m., for free pie and coffee, and an open-house style event where you'll have the opportunity to meet your neighbors and engage in a great conversation about the future of your town.  (Source: Oro Valley Press Release)
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Town seeks to fill Conceptual Design Review Board vacancies

The Town of Oro Valley is accepting applications from local citizens who are interested in serving on the Conceptual Design Review Board (CDRB). There are currently two (2) vacancies. To serve on a board or commission, members must be residents of the Town, be available to attend the designated meetings and be committed to the completion of the Town's Community Academy within their term.

The Conceptual Design Review Board makes recommendations to the Town Council on conceptual designs for new development including conceptual site plans, conceptual architecture and conceptual public art proposals. The CDRB also makes decisions on certain applications and requests including permanent sign criteria (for new multi-building developments), and Tier II Wireless Communication Facilities. The Conceptual Design Review Board is a seven-member board that meets on the second, and when necessary, fourth Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m.

Residents who are interested in applying for the positions may contact the Town Clerk's Office at 229-4700 or download the volunteer application. (Source: Oro Valley Press Release)
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One Ugly Slash In The Foothills Of The Catalinas

This photo of a truly ugly slash in the foothills to the Catalina is clearly visible from Rancho Vistoso Blvd, looking southeast to the Catalinas.  There are 3 homes built. More to come.  Our opinion: It looks awful.

What can we do as a community to avoid this from happening to the other foothills?
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February HiVE Deployment Dates

The dates for February's HiVE deployments on Oracle from Magee To Suffolk are:

February 5, 2014    4 - 7 p.m.
February 11, 2014  7 - 10 a.m.
February 13, 2014  4 - 7 p.m.
February 20, 2014  7 - 10 a.m.
February 25, 2014  4 - 7 p.m.

(Source: The Oro Valley Police Department Press Release)
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