Bits and Pieces

A "Criminal Mastermind", A Mom and A Student

By now, you have read about Oro Valley's successful prosecution of Brittany Leigh Underwood, the "criminal mastermind" behind a credit card scam.

"The investigation revealed there were more than 40 people victimized by Underwood and more than $85,000 dollars fraudulently charged by her. " (Source: Oro Valley Police Department)

In 2011, the year that the criminal enterprise probably began, Underwood posted her resume on line.

"Experienced Administrative/Public Relations Assistant," she wrote, "looking for a challenging position working in an administrative, public relations and/or entry level accounting role at a growth-oriented company, which will allow me to both further utilize my skills and acquire new abilities."

Underwoods resume lists a number of skill and efforts to continue her growth and education. It also says she has children.

Caught in a "bad economy" and plagued by the inability to obtain full-time work, she chose to commit identity theft, fraud schemes and forgery.  She exchanged  her freedom and her love of family for an orange suit and 14 years in prison.
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"OV adds 500 acre feet of CAP water to potable water system

Oro Valley, Arizona, (August 11, 2014) - On Wednesday, August 13 at 9 a.m., the Town of Oro Valley will celebrate the completion of a blending facility on Calle Buena Vista, just north of Hardy Road, which will allow the addition of 500 acre feet of Central Arizona Project (CAP) water to be delivered to Oro Valley Water service areas, bringing the Town's total CAP delivery to 2,000 acre feet per year.

The delivery of CAP water first became a reality in January 2012, through a partnership with Tucson Water, when the Town began delivering approximately 1,500 acre feet per year.

One acre foot of water equals 325,851 gallons. For every gallon of CAP water delivered, Oro Valley Water Utility replaces a corresponding gallon of water pumped from the Town's ground water, preserving the aquifer.

"This project will further protect and preserve the Town's groundwater resources in Southern Arizona by delivering our Central Arizona Project water," commented Oro Valley Water Utility Director Philip Saletta. "It is an example of regional cooperation and the commitment between Oro Valley and the City of Tucson that follows through on our existing water agreement."

With this latest addition, 42% of Oro Valley's total water deliveries now come from renewable water resources." (Source: Oro Valley Press Release)
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Buyers Wanted: Lots Of Inventory Of Oro Valley Homes

Oro Valley's housing market continues to be very soft.  This from Long Realty:

"In the Oro Valley area, July 2014 active inventory was 330, a 47% increase from July 2013. There were 60 closings in July 2014, a 22% increase from July 2013. Months of Inventory was 5.5, up from 4.6 in July 2013. Median price of sold homes was $251,000 for the month of July 2014, up 12% from July 2013. The Oro Valley area had 62 new properties under contract in July 2014, down 10% from July 2013." (Source: Long Realty)
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Would You Trust The Leadership Judgment Of These Guys?

They Like The Majority-4

As reported previously, the "North Tucson Firefighters" and the " Oro Valley Police Officer's Association" endorse the Majority-4.   Both organizations did so without even bothering to interview candidates Straney and Bristow.  The Majority-4 mailed an expensive 4-color postcard last week with the astounding announcements.

Here it is.

We wish the public servants would stay our of politics or at least do diligence in endorsing candidates.

For, in taking sides, these organizations are taking arms agains those of us who do not support these candidates.
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