Legacy Traditional School director speaks out regarding construction delays
The Executive Director of Legacy Traditional School spoke out today regarding recent implications that delays in construction of Legacy’s new permanent campus were due to problems with the City of Maricopa.
Aaron Hale said that a reference to “a series of difficulties with the city”, in a email sent out to local media last week, was intended to refer to delays experienced in the past, and was not meant to imply that the city was currently holding up the project.
“City staff are doing all they can to help expedite this project, and ensure that we have the space needed to house all of our students by August 25th.”, Hale states, “We are very appreciative of all of their efforts and the genuine concern that they have for our students and the school in general.”
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Local child loses fight with cancer
Maricopa resident Zachary Schumann, who has been battling cancer for the past three years, passed away this morning. The 8 year-old has been the focus of several local fundraising efforts, including a recent charity car wash.
Zack’s mother, Sara Schumann, posted this message on Zack’s website:
It is with a heavy heart, but peaceful mind, that we are posting that our angel Zack passed away last night at 12:15am. Joe and I (plus the hospice nurse, Michael) were with him. We kept him comfortable and know that he is no longer suffering mentally or physically and has found peace in God’s arms. We ask only that friends and neighbors give us and our families some time to grieve without any phone calls or visits. Thank you all for the love and support you have shown.
Our condolences go out to the Schumann family. Rest in peace, Zack.
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Fall Parks and Recreation Program Guide now available online
Get it first online! Find out what programs and classes interest you by visiting the City of Maricopa website before the next recreation guide is available at City Hall.
Registration will begin at 8:00 am on Monday, August 11th at City Hall. Residents can drop off registration forms or mail them to City Hall, 45145 West Madison Avenue, PO Box 610, Maricopa, AZ 85239. Remember, only cash and checks are accepted.
If you have any questions about Parks and Recreation programs, please call (520) 568-9098.
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Maricopa Fire Department supports “Drowning Impact Awareness Month” in August
The sweltering August heat and the distractions of back-to-school add up to create the highest month for child drownings in Arizona. Maricopa Fire Department is teaming up with agencies and businesses throughout Arizona to prevent these tragedies.
August has been designated as Drowning Impact Awareness Month by the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Central Arizona. For children under the age of four, drowning is the leading cause of death; it is the second leading cause for children under age 14 – motor vehicle accidents are first.
Each year, thousands of children die as a result of drowning, and an equal number of near drowning victims suffer permanent, irreversible brain damage. These drownings not only occur in a backyard pool, but also in buckets, bathtubs, toilets, pet water bowls, canals and ponds.
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Forum to bring sheriff, supervisor, legislator candidates to Maricopa
Any lull in local politics that existed after May’s Maricopa City Council election will come to a halt August 12th when candidates running for Pinal County Sheriff, Pinal County District 3 Supervisor and District 23 State Legislators convene for a candidate forum at the Global Water Center. The event, which is sponsored by 85239.com, Global Water and the Maricopa Chamber of Commerce, will begin at 7:00 pm and is free to the public.
“An engaged public is critically important to the future of our city,” said 85239 publisher Scott Bartle. “We need more Maricopans to be involved in the political process and to vote, a right too many of us take for granted.”
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Pinal County Sheriff’s Office launches internal audit in June
On June 4th, 2008, the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office launched an internal audit after the agency was contacted by the Pinal County Attorney’s Office regarding a records issue involving the Intoxilyzer 8000.
The specific period of records in question was determined to be from April 2007 to June 2008 at the PCSO San Tan substation and the deputy assigned as Quality Assurance Specialist to maintain the instrument during that time.
Immediately after the County Attorney’s Office brought the issue to the attention of PCSO, an investigation was initiated. After initial investigation, it has been found that there are Intoxilyzer records missing for periods dating back to April 2007 in both the San Tan and the Gold Canyon areas.
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Pinal County Health officials actively investigating tuberculosis contacts in Maricopa
The Pinal County Public Health Services District is actively investigating people who came in contact with a child who was discovered to have had active infectious tuberculosis (TB) while in the Maricopa area of Pinal County. The child, originally from Ethiopia where TB is common, spent some time living in Maricopa before moving to the state of Washington three months ago. Washington health officials are ensuring that the child receives appropriate medical treatment and notified Pinal County Health officials as soon as it was determined that the child had active tuberculosis.
People who were contacts of the child, including some children in a preschool, have already been identified and are being contacted to be tested for TB infection. Any person who may have been infected will be followed up by Pinal County Public Health to make sure they are treated.
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Maricopa featured in USA Today article
Mayor Anthony Smith and other Maricopa residents are featured in a USA Today article discussing the reinvention of America’s suburbs.
Mayor Smith is quoted as commenting “The people of Maricopa don’t want to be a bedroom community, a city of rooftops. They want a self-sustained community.”
The complete article can be viewed online:
Gas prices drive push to reinvent America’s suburbs
Chairman David Snider to hold Maricopa office hours on Tuesday, August 5th
CASA GRANDE- Board of Supervisors Chairman David Snider will hold his monthly office hours at the Maricopa Interim City Hall on Tuesday, August 5th.
The Chairman and District 3 Supervisor will be at the Interim City Hall , located at 45145 West Madison Avenue, from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm.
“In addition to my office hours that day, I am happy to announce that our County Recorder ’s Office will be holding a special early voting site in Maricopa once a week,” Chairman Snider said. “They will be located at 44626 West Garvey Avenue, from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm, on August 7th, 9th, 14th and 21st. I encourage anyone who wants to vote early to take advantage of this service.”
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Pinal County Public Health Clinic hours changing to better serve communities
FLORENCE , AZ – In an effort to increase access to vital public health services, the Pinal County Public Health Services District is announcing new hours of operation and days of service for each of its clinics. Effective Monday, August 11, 2008, Public Health Clinic hours of operation will change.
“Before making these changes, we closely evaluated the needs of the people using our clinics and the dynamics of those communities,” explained Public Health Director Tom Schryer. “Many of our clinic patrons have work or school commitments during the traditional Monday through Friday workday. By offering clinic hours after 5:00 pm and on Saturdays, our health clinics offer the kind of accessibility our working residents need.”
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