Bits and Pieces

Oro Valley Has A Stake In Tonight's PAC12 Championship

One of Oro Valley's finest football athletes was honored before last week's University of Arizona final 2014 home game against ASU.  It was senior day.  Graduating and playing in his last game at Arizona Stadium was Jared Tevis, who attended CDO. Tevis was further honored. His picture was on the game day ticket.

Tevis is playing tonight for the Pac 12 championship against the University Of Oregon.  The game is at 7 PM  on Channel XXX.   they will have at least one more game to play in either the Rose Bowl or the Fiesta Bowl depending on whether  the Wildcats when or loose, respectively. Go Cats!
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Holiday Safety Tips From The Oro Valley Police Department

The Oro Valley Police Department is offered a number of worthwhile tips for you consider as you shop for the holidays.  They include only carrying items that you need in your wallet, being aware of your surroundings and making sure that your purse is close at all times.    Shopping tips include shopping only during daylight hours and locking your car doors.  Fraud tips include keeping track of your charges on your credit cards and debit cards and making sure you know where your cards are at all times.  Driving tips include giving yourself plenty of time to get you going and, of course, never drink and drive.  (Source)
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14 Big Horn Sheep Released Into The Catalinas

Two weeks ago, the Arizona game and Fish Dept. release 14 bighorn sheep into the Pusch Ridge area.   Let's hope that most of these survive. "Thirty-one bighorns were released near the same spot last year. Eighteen of them died, most from mountain lion attacks, but organizers say the new sheep should have an easier time."   Maybe the mountain lines to start a smart as used to be! (Source)
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Your Voice Wants You To Opine On Priorities For Spending

The Oro Valley "Your Voice, Our Future" 2015 General Plan Update outreach initiative wants you to opine on Oro Valley's future spending priorities.  Visit the "Your Voice" website to learn more.
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Festival Of Arts This Weekend

The Oro Valley Marketplace will host the SAACA "Festival of Arts" this weekend.  150 artists and craft exhibitors will display.  Hours are 10-5 Saturday and 10-4 Sunday.
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Lou Waters Is Elected Vice Mayor ... Again

This week, the Oro Valley Town Council voted Lou Waters to his third term as Vice-Mayor.  That
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Clean Opinion

The town's independent audit firm provided an unqualified clean opinion on the 2014 financial statements of the Town Of Oro Valley. This was reported at this Wednesday's town council meeting.
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GFRD Wants You To "Be A Santa To A Senior"