Bits and Pieces

Did You Get Your LOVE Email?

We sent an email yesterday to our mailing list.  It has a summary of some of what we have reported and some information on 2 newcomer candidates for the town's elected positions.  If you didn't get your copy and you have signed up for our mail in list, please let us know. If, on the other hand, you have not signed up for our mail in list, what are you waiting for?  We promise you: No Spam and informative content. Also, we always keep our mailing list confidential. Please sign-up at the top of the panel to the right.

Oro Valley Celebrates 40 Tomorrow

"Join the Town of Oro Valley this Saturday, April 26, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. for the 40th Anniversary Celebration at Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Road. This free event for the whole family includes live entertainment, arts and crafts for children, cultural and historical tours, demonstrations and a fun zone for kids. Be sure to stop by the Town's Parks Recreation table to pick up your FREE FAMILY PASS for Sunday's Family Day at Catalina State Park. Passes can only be obtained at this event, and are only redeemable on April 27.

Entertainment Schedule

9:30 - 11 a.m. Live music: The Clam Tostada
11 - 11:30 a.m. Melodrama presentation: Great American Playhouse
11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Mayor Hiremath speaks Winners of the Life in OV student art contest are announced OV Artist Neil Meyers unveils his painting, a gift to the Town
12 - 12:30 p.m. Cake is served (near main stage)
12:30 - 2 p.m. Live music: Little House of Funk
2:30 - 3 p.m. Performance: Team Dance"

All day activities too! (Source: Oro Valley Press Release)
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"OVPD To Present Teen Safety Driving Program To CDO, IRHS Parents

Oro Valley, Ariz. (April 18, 2014) – On April 21, 2014 at 6 p.m., the Oro Valley Police Department (OVPD) School Resource Officers Unit will present the Impact Teen Drivers Program at Parent’s Night for Canyon del Oro and Ironwood Ridge high schools. The event will be held at CDO High School in the Cyber Café, 25 W. Calle Concordia." (Source: The Oro Valley Police Department press release)
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Oro Valley Water Consumer Confidence Report: "All Good"

The Oro Valley Water Department reports "Exellent Results" on its water quality tests.  There have been no Colifiorm violations in the 5,460 samples taken during the past 10 years.  "The Utility disinfects its water sources by adding Sodium Hypochlorite as a precaution against bacterial growth in the water system." (Source: Consumer Confidence Report , April 2014).
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Dispose-A-Med Tomorrow

"The Oro Valley Police Department (OVPD), in conjunction with National Dispose-A-Med Day, will hold a Dispose-A-Med event this Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Oro Valley Target Store, 10555 N. Oracle Road." (Source: The Oro Valley Police Department press release)
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Oracle Road Can Be Dangerous To Your Health

10 Oro Valley intersections had 68 traffic accidents in the first quarter of this year. That's 42% of the 149 accidents reported.  49 of the accidents involve intersections with Oracle Road.   We hypothesize that a bunch of these accidents are caused because the yellow light cycle on the Oracle lights are about 3 seconds, which is not a sufficient time to safely slow down when traveling at or her the 50 mph speed limit.   Traveling through some of these intersections on a yellow light is particularly dangerous because there are cars eager to take a a left before they get the green arrow.  They start moving as soon as they see the yellow light.

Our advice: Slow down when entering every traffic light intersection.  Expect that yellow.  Stop.  (Source)
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TREO To Present Revised Plan

TREO will present a revised economic blueprint at a paid-for function on April 30 at Loews Ventana.   The deadline to register of the event is today. (Source)
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Bits and Pieces

Its A Small World

Who would have thought it.

We traveled to Palm Desert (Ca) this week.  We visited the mountaintop town of Idyllwild. Its in the San Bernadino National Forest.

There, were found Oro Valley homeowner Larry Everitt tending his shop, "Everitt's Minerals and Jewelry".  Larrt has a home in Rancho Vistoso. He plans to retire there.  He's is considering opening a store in Oro Valley or a neighboring community.

"Everitt's Minerals and Jewelry" has an interesting selection of minerals from the world and jewelry.  It was a fun place to browse. A store like this would be a nice addition to Oro Valley.
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"Tickets on sale for OV’s 40th Anniversary Dinner & Silent Auction

Oro Valley, Ariz. (April 4, 2014) – As part of its 40th Anniversary Celebration, the Town of Oro Valley, in partnership with the Oro Valley Historical Society and the Oro Valley Country Club, will hold a Dinner & Silent Auction on Friday, April 18, 2014.

The event, which will be held at the beautiful Oro Valley Country Club, 300 W. Greenock Drive, will begin at 5:30 p.m. with no-host cocktails, live entertainment and a silent auction to benefit the Oro Valley Historical Society. Dinner (surf and turf combo plate) will be served at 7:30 p.m.

Seating is limited; cost is $50. Tickets may be purchased through the Oro Valley Country Club by phone at 520-297-1121 or in person, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Don’t forget the 40 Days of Deals! Also part of the celebration is the 40 Days of Deals campaign, going on now through April 25. Each day, Oro Valley businesses are offering special deals to customers. To view the 40 Days of Deals calendar, click here or visit us at www.orovalleyaz.gov."(Source Oro Valley Press Release)
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"Oro Valley to host U.S. National Synchronized Swimming Championships this weekend

Oro Valley, Ariz. (April 8, 2014) – The Town of Oro Valley will play host to the 2014 U.S. National Synchronized Swimming Championships, April 8 – 12, 2014 at the Oro Valley Aquatic Center, 23 W. Calle Concordia. This national event, which is hosted in partnership with Tucson Synchro, Tucson Sports and the AZ Synchronized Swimming Association, will feature more than 350 swimmers from 41 teams across the nation in the 13-15, Junior and Senior Divisions. Additionally, the USA Junior National Team will give an exhibition performance on Saturday, April 12 at 11:30 a.m. For complete details, click here or visit www.orovalleyaz.gov." (Source Oro Valley Press Release)
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Wow. Way To Go BASIS School Oro Valley

"BASIS Oro Valley graduated its first group of seniors in 2013; 100% of graduates were accepted to 4-year universities and these 13 students earned over two million dollars in merit-based scholarships.

Among our Upper School students (grades 8 – 12) 15% are AP Scholars, 4% are AP Scholars with Honor, 14% are AP Scholars with Distinction, and 4% are National AP Scholars. BASIS Oro Valley students competed in the National History Day: State Competition earning six first place entries, one second place entry and 14 qualifications for the National History Day National competition where 4 students received metals for ""Outstanding State Entry.""

BASIS Oro Valley students also took second place at the Regional Math Counts competition, first place at the Math Matters competition, and earned one Gold Key and 3 Silver Keys in the National Scholastic Awards. BASIS Oro Valley teachers also earned recognition. Adrienne Fluitt was named a Top 10 Charter School Teacher in AZ and Teresa Shorbe earned the distinction of AZ Teacher of the Year from National History Day. Learn More about BASIS Oro Valley at www.basisorovalley.org. " (Source)
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CDO Shared Use Path Closed Through Saturday

"The CDO Shared Use Path (from La Canada Drive to Oro Valley Marketplace) will be closed completely from Thursday April 10th through Saturday April 12th for pavement sealing and re-striping. It will re-open on Sunday April 13th." (Source)
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Oro Valley Related Theft Suspect Causing Mayhem in Phoenix

A suspect in the January "smash and grab" car thefts at LA Fitness has been cashing stolen checks and using stolen ATM cards in the Phonex area.  Watch the news report.
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