May 1, 2014

Questions, comments, etc. regarding This Week's SCOV Report: If you have a question, comment or other response that you like to make regarding an item in this report, you may reply to this message. Depending on the nature of your response (comment, question, etc.), I will acknowledge your reply, answer your questions or take other appropriate action(s) in as timely a manner as possible.

Board Newsletter: So many residents comment on how they appreciate reading the Board Newsletter that summarizes the Board Meetings. Unfortunately Walt Hill who has been doing a wonderful job writing the Newsletter is no longer able to take on that task. Are you interested in keeping this excellent communication going? If so, please let me or the Board know of your interest.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON GOLF CARTS, AUTOMOBILES AND PEDESTRIANS WHO SHARE THE ROADS:

Golf Carts:   Golf carts driven on the streets of SCOV must follow the same traffic laws as automobiles.  Golf carts driven on the streets of SCOV must be registered and licensed by the Arizona Department of Transportation and carry proof of insurance.  In Arizona, golf carts can only be driven on streets with speed limits of 35 mph or less.  Within Sun City Oro Valley, golf carts can be driven in the "special use lane" typically used by bicyclists; however, they cannot be driven in this lane in areas where the speed limit exceeds 35 mph.

Automobiles:  To report improper driving within the Town of Oro Valley, call the Traffic Hot Line at 229-4933, or you can report a specific vehicle driving improperly or dangerously within the Town of Oro Valley by calling 911.

Pedestrians: Drivers should stop for pedestrians in crosswalks such as the intersection of Rancho Vistoso Blvd. and Del Webb Blvd. HOWEVER, since cars a bigger and more powerful than people, pedestrians should proceed with caution.

OVPD asking for the public's assistance in fraud case: Oro Valley, Ariz. (April 28, 2014) - The Oro Valley Police Department (OVPD) is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a person of interest in a fraud. On April 3, 2014, several credit cards were stolen from one locker broken into at Platinum Fitness in Oro Valley. Prior to the credit cards being cancelled, an unidentified male charged over $10,000 worth of items on the victim's credit cards. The person of interest is described as a white male with red hair, who appears to be in his early 40's. A store surveillance photo shows him wearing a blue dress shirt with a striped tie, black slacks and black dress shoes. If anyone knows the identity of this person, you are asked to call 911, 88-crime or (520) 229-4900.

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