Motorcyclist injured in Santa Rosa Wash accident
A 34 year-old Maricopa man suffered extensive injuries to one of his legs Saturday evening when he crashed his dirt bike while riding in the Santa Rosa Wash.
The accident occurred under the railroad bridge by the Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway. The victim was discovered a short time later by two people walking through the wash, who then called 9-1-1.
Southwest Ambulance was able to bring their ambulance down to the accident scene in the wash. However, after being treated by paramedics, the victim was carried up the incline to the road where a medical transport helicopter was waiting. The man was transported to Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix for further evaluation and treatment.
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Two taken to hospital in minor collision Friday evening
The Maricopa Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle collision Friday evening, which backed up traffic on the tail-end of rush hour.
The accident occured at John Wayne Parkway and Garvey Avenue, around 7:00 pm. A southbound Honda collided with a Mazda 6, which may have turned in front of it off of Garvey.
Paramedics treated two victims who were then transported to Chandler Regional Hospital for further evaluation.
The names of the victims have not been released at this time.
Business Profile: Nifty Thrifty Restyle and Decor
Thanks to some help from her parents, a Maricopa resident is seeing her dream come true.
After suffering in an abusive relationship for twelve years, Christina Zolyniak finally got out three years ago, and moved her family to Maricopa to start over. Soon after, her parents relocated here as well.
Zolyniak had a dream to be able to help out others who were in a similar situation to hers. “There wasn’t a lot of assistance there when I went through that,” she explains. To that end, Christina’s parents provided the financial backing and Nifty Thrifty Restyle and Decor became reality.
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Project saves Pinal County taxpayers money while preserving records
A goal stated in Pinal County’s Managing for Results has been accomplished and it saves money and preserves public documents.
Pinal County’s Planning and Development Department has achieved 100 percent compliance with both legal and policy requirements by having its own Records Retention Policy. This will make Pinal County one of the first in Arizona to have its own retention policy on record with the Arizona State Library’s Archives and Records.
The county saved over $20,000 by not having to microfilm all the documents and finding space to store all the paperwork. There are plans to have other departments that have public documents on file to have their paperwork scanned and stored at the State Archives.
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Fantasy Baseball’s week 9 Waiver Wire Pick-Ups
We now enter into Week 9 as fresh faces are now beginning to emerge throughout the league. We have seen the re-arrival of David Price to the Rays, and now the number one prospect in all of baseball is coming.
Matt Wieters will be joining the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, as a new era of professional baseball is being born. We now focus on these youngsters, as well as many other names, on this week’s waiver wire.
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Chairman David Snider to hold monthly Maricopa office hours on Tuesday, June 2nd
Pinal County Board of Supervisors Chairman David Snider will hold his monthly Maricopa office hours on Tuesday, June 2nd.
Chairman Snider will be at the interim Maricopa City Hall located at 45145 West Madison Avenue from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm.
“Everyone thinks when the summer comes along, things tend to slow down,” Snider said. “But exactly the opposite is happening in Pinal County. As many of you know, we’re still working on our FY2009-10 budget and the challenge is in the balance between our revenues (diminishing) and our expenses. We will see what the legislature will do when it comes to balancing the state’s books. That will most undoubtedly have an impact upon every resident of the county. County taxpayers should know that I and the Board are working hard to reduce the cost of government, minimize our expenses, and bring in a balanced budget that still allows us to deliver the services and programs we’re required to perform.”
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Opinion: Pinal County Deputies Association concerned about County Budget
The Pinal County Deputies Association is concerned about the impending county budget. An across the board decrease in employee pay and terminations are in the works. The question is, does Pinal County NEED to do this at this time? Major questions have been brought up that really need to be answered, especially in light of many of County Manager, Terry Dolittle’s, annoucement.
Inquiring minds want to know . . .
1. What happened to all the interest money that was accrued while all Pinal County employees were forced to take mandatory compensatory time instead of paid overtime? There has never been a clear accounting of the disposition of that interest money.
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Maricopa Republican Club Golf Tournament “a huge success”
On Saturday, May 16th, the Maricopa Republican Club hosted its 2nd Annual Golf Tournament at The Duke at Rancho El Dorado. To just say it was a success would oversimplify the great day of golf and fun that was had by all that attended.
“The Maricopa Republican Club, due to the leadership of Marty and Brenda Hermanson and with the help of its many volunteers and the staff at The Duke, had a very successful event and will be able to significantly assist two local organizations. We are very thankful to everyone that helped make this event such an incredible success. We look forward to making the event even more successful next year” stated Mike Robertson, the vice president of the Maricopa Republican Club.
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2009 Fantasy Football’s Rookie Draft Analysis
I recently concluded a rookie draft for a new dynasty league. It’s a 10-team contract league with a salary cap, points per reception, and IDPs.
There were separate drafts for offensive and defensive veterans as well as an insane number of trades of draft picks before and during the drafts.
While these particulars might affect the drafting strategies involved, after looking at other recent rookie drafts it does appear to be representative, or at least, as representative as any rookie draft held before training camp in a year where there’s no real consensus on value past the third pick.
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Babeu: Doing what you said you would
Actually doing what you said you would creates trust and builds credibility. Failing to honor your promise or explain why you may not be able to fully maintain that commitment creates distrust. When this occurs in our government, by those who seek public office or by bureaucrats – the perception of dishonesty is magnified. It has become expected, almost as if we know false promises are being made – to gain favor, calm a complaint or to win an election.
During my election as your Sheriff, I asked for the opportunity to serve you. I made numerous commitments, promises and spoke of improving emergency response times, improve training, usher in more computers in patrol vehicles, hold employees accountable and step up enforcement against drug smugglers and local criminals. I view this as a sacred trust that you provided me and I shall honor that with all of my ability.
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