We were disappointed to learn that Chuck Davis will not be running for one of the vacant Oro Valley council seats in 2010.
Chuck just advised us that circumstances preclude him from doing justice to the demands of serving on the council.
Chuck wanted us to thank all those citizens that either solicited signatures for him or took the time to sign his petitions.
Additionally, Chuck made it a point to let us know he intends to stay involved with the goings on in Oro Valley and hopes circumstances will allow him to serve the people of our community in other ways, and hopefully, as a Council Member in the future.
We were proud to endorse Chuck and disappointed that he will not be a candidate this time around.
We certainly wish him and his wife Judi the best.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Is Home-Rule Good For Oro Valley?
An article in The Explorer discusses the home-rule question. In a nutshell, home-rule allows Arizona cities and towns to determine their own budget limits. Without home-rule, the state law would set budget standards.
A number of our citizens asked our opinion of whether we believe home-rule is good, or bad for Oro Valley.
We believe the answer is, it depends on who will be elected mayor and who will fill the three council seats come June 2010.
This present council----or more appropriately, the four incumbents whose terms expire----Loomis, Carter, Kunisch & Abbott have shown they have no clue when it comes to fiscal responsibility.
Hopefully, the challengers we enthusiastically endorse---Mike Zinkin, for Mayor, and those for council all have a good business background, and will use their expertise to do what is right for the people of Oro Valley.
So--- The basic answer is this: Home-rule is good in the right hands. Otherwise, let the state dictate the policy. That is not desirable, but let's not forget, Loomis and his three fellow "incumbents" have shown that raiding our contingency fund is NOT the way to balance a budget.
Remember---- Your vote is critical. Please read about the candidates we endorse (Top right on blog) and let's control our own destiny.
Here's The Explorer article.
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2009/11/05/news/doc4af0b9b1485c8805106718.txt
A number of our citizens asked our opinion of whether we believe home-rule is good, or bad for Oro Valley.
We believe the answer is, it depends on who will be elected mayor and who will fill the three council seats come June 2010.
This present council----or more appropriately, the four incumbents whose terms expire----Loomis, Carter, Kunisch & Abbott have shown they have no clue when it comes to fiscal responsibility.
Hopefully, the challengers we enthusiastically endorse---Mike Zinkin, for Mayor, and those for council all have a good business background, and will use their expertise to do what is right for the people of Oro Valley.
So--- The basic answer is this: Home-rule is good in the right hands. Otherwise, let the state dictate the policy. That is not desirable, but let's not forget, Loomis and his three fellow "incumbents" have shown that raiding our contingency fund is NOT the way to balance a budget.
Remember---- Your vote is critical. Please read about the candidates we endorse (Top right on blog) and let's control our own destiny.
Here's The Explorer article.
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2009/11/05/news/doc4af0b9b1485c8805106718.txt
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Let's Discuss The REAL Record Of Mayor Loomis
Mayor Loomis was given an opportunity to refute Geri Ottoboni's letter to the Explorer with a four column article citing "the importance of experience, and facts."
Loomis negated to mention some other facts about his so called "leadership."
Let's elaborate.
Under the Loomis "leadership"----
1) Over $50,000,000 was approved for retail developers in the form of subsidies. The revenue generated from these ill conceived giveaways has been so short of projections to be funny---if it wasn't so sad.
2) When this present council saw fit to put the sales tax revenue into an escrow account awaiting the Supreme Court ruling in the CityNorth case, Loomis cast the only "no" vote.
3) You know about the Ritz Carlton resort at Dove Mountain in Marana. Well they were coming to Oro Valley and Loomis and his "pals" committed $900,000 for a water facility plus a 2% bed tax "kickback." If that wasn't bad enough, Loomis saw fit to give the Sheraton (now The Hilton) the same 2% "kickback'---with no justification.
That fiasco has cost us upward of $3 million dollars and is still ongoing.
4) Loomis spent about $11,000 dollars on his European sojourn to Roche and other facilities. It's been a year and a half, and still no report from the mayor on justifying the trip. Oh yeah! He did give a 2 minute presentation to the Roche people. That cost us about $5,000 a minute, when a video could have been done for $5 bucks.
5) He talks about "sustainability." Talk is cheap. He voted "no" on the issue that was passed.
6) He also voted "no" on the proposed Economic Development Commission that the Council passed.
7) Remember how the voters turned down the $48.6 million bond issue for the Naranja Park construction? If Loomis had his way, it probably would have been $160 million.
8) How about the 2% Utility Tax on our gas, water & electric bills. That ill conceived tax was due to "sunset" this past April. That was until Loomis kept it going on a 4-3 vote.
9) He consistently touts the merits of TREO and voted to give them $40,000 of our money just this year. Is there any wonder why? There shouldn't be. Loomis is on their Board of Directors and as recently as last month TREO paid for his trip to Albuquerque. Talk about a quid pro quo!
10) We all know our contingency fund is to be used for one time necessary expenditures. In May 2009, Loomis lead the charge, convincing Carter, Kunisch & Abbott to raid this fund against the recommendation of then Town Manager David Andrews. Why? To keep the extra police that even the Police Chief Danny Sharp was willing to lose.
11) Loomis is hardly being truthful when he discusses the termination of Mr. Andrews on a set-up farce of a meeting on Sept 23. We all know Loomis orchestrated the forced termination of David. We haven't heard the last of this sorry event. We're still looking into the fact that Loomis and his "3 stooges" violated the Az Open Meeting Laws. How else was Loomis so intuitive that he "felt" the Council would terminate David that evening? That action by Loomis in itself is enough reason to send him packing!
12) As a final way of proving his inept leadership, just a few weeks ago at the State of The Town Speech, Loomis said on TV a Property Tax on Oro Valley homeowners might be necessary. Sure! Give money to his cronies at TREO and then tax the citizens. What a sham!
There's plenty more, but the above dozen items should prove one thing to the voters of Oro Valley----
LOOMIS MUST GO!
VOTE MIKE ZINKIN FOR MAYOR!
Here's what Loomis had to say in The Explorer.
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2009/11/04/opinion/editorials/doc4af0c0e9
Loomis negated to mention some other facts about his so called "leadership."
Let's elaborate.
Under the Loomis "leadership"----
1) Over $50,000,000 was approved for retail developers in the form of subsidies. The revenue generated from these ill conceived giveaways has been so short of projections to be funny---if it wasn't so sad.
2) When this present council saw fit to put the sales tax revenue into an escrow account awaiting the Supreme Court ruling in the CityNorth case, Loomis cast the only "no" vote.
3) You know about the Ritz Carlton resort at Dove Mountain in Marana. Well they were coming to Oro Valley and Loomis and his "pals" committed $900,000 for a water facility plus a 2% bed tax "kickback." If that wasn't bad enough, Loomis saw fit to give the Sheraton (now The Hilton) the same 2% "kickback'---with no justification.
That fiasco has cost us upward of $3 million dollars and is still ongoing.
4) Loomis spent about $11,000 dollars on his European sojourn to Roche and other facilities. It's been a year and a half, and still no report from the mayor on justifying the trip. Oh yeah! He did give a 2 minute presentation to the Roche people. That cost us about $5,000 a minute, when a video could have been done for $5 bucks.
5) He talks about "sustainability." Talk is cheap. He voted "no" on the issue that was passed.
6) He also voted "no" on the proposed Economic Development Commission that the Council passed.
7) Remember how the voters turned down the $48.6 million bond issue for the Naranja Park construction? If Loomis had his way, it probably would have been $160 million.
8) How about the 2% Utility Tax on our gas, water & electric bills. That ill conceived tax was due to "sunset" this past April. That was until Loomis kept it going on a 4-3 vote.
9) He consistently touts the merits of TREO and voted to give them $40,000 of our money just this year. Is there any wonder why? There shouldn't be. Loomis is on their Board of Directors and as recently as last month TREO paid for his trip to Albuquerque. Talk about a quid pro quo!
10) We all know our contingency fund is to be used for one time necessary expenditures. In May 2009, Loomis lead the charge, convincing Carter, Kunisch & Abbott to raid this fund against the recommendation of then Town Manager David Andrews. Why? To keep the extra police that even the Police Chief Danny Sharp was willing to lose.
11) Loomis is hardly being truthful when he discusses the termination of Mr. Andrews on a set-up farce of a meeting on Sept 23. We all know Loomis orchestrated the forced termination of David. We haven't heard the last of this sorry event. We're still looking into the fact that Loomis and his "3 stooges" violated the Az Open Meeting Laws. How else was Loomis so intuitive that he "felt" the Council would terminate David that evening? That action by Loomis in itself is enough reason to send him packing!
12) As a final way of proving his inept leadership, just a few weeks ago at the State of The Town Speech, Loomis said on TV a Property Tax on Oro Valley homeowners might be necessary. Sure! Give money to his cronies at TREO and then tax the citizens. What a sham!
There's plenty more, but the above dozen items should prove one thing to the voters of Oro Valley----
LOOMIS MUST GO!
VOTE MIKE ZINKIN FOR MAYOR!
Here's what Loomis had to say in The Explorer.
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2009/11/04/opinion/editorials/doc4af0c0e9
New Fees For Oro Valley Park Usage May Be Implemented
The Explorer notes that the Oro Valley Council will consider raising the price for using our parks. If implemented,this will certainly negatively impact many of us, especially the Little Leagues whose fees will almost double.
We can understand that the town needs to generate more revenue, and this is one way.
What we can't understand is this:
Loomis and his cronies just voted to give tens of thousands of OUR dollars to the likes of TREO----Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities.
Why is that bad? We'll tell you why.
Loomis is on their Board of Directors. Loomis and his cronies recently voted to give TREO $40,000 of OUR money.
Loomis, Carter & Abbott just took a nice trip to Albuquerque. TREO paid for Loomis and half for Carter & Abbott. Talk about a quid pro quo!
Give TREO money. Take trips. Charge the kids an exorbitant amount of money to use OUR parks.
"Now is the time when it's necessary," said Oro Valley Mayor Paul Loomis. "Because we don't have the general fund dollars that we did last year or the year before."
We don't have the money because Loomis and his cronies, Abbott, Carter & Kunisch show no fiscal responsibility.
It's not only not smart. It's despicable!
Read the article here.
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2009/11/04/news/doc4af0b7cd015b5153099663.txt
We can understand that the town needs to generate more revenue, and this is one way.
What we can't understand is this:
Loomis and his cronies just voted to give tens of thousands of OUR dollars to the likes of TREO----Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities.
Why is that bad? We'll tell you why.
Loomis is on their Board of Directors. Loomis and his cronies recently voted to give TREO $40,000 of OUR money.
Loomis, Carter & Abbott just took a nice trip to Albuquerque. TREO paid for Loomis and half for Carter & Abbott. Talk about a quid pro quo!
Give TREO money. Take trips. Charge the kids an exorbitant amount of money to use OUR parks.
"Now is the time when it's necessary," said Oro Valley Mayor Paul Loomis. "Because we don't have the general fund dollars that we did last year or the year before."
We don't have the money because Loomis and his cronies, Abbott, Carter & Kunisch show no fiscal responsibility.
It's not only not smart. It's despicable!
Read the article here.
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2009/11/04/news/doc4af0b7cd015b5153099663.txt
No Doubt--David Andrews Was Terminated Out Of Vindictiveness
An article in The Explorer notes that Jerene Watson has opted to continue her new duties, foregoing a pay raise after, Loomis, Abbott, Carter & Kunisch unceremoniously terminated David Andrews as our Town Manager. Good for her!
There's one sentence in the article that jumped out at us.
Some council members had complained that Andrews was not giving equal time to all council members, and that his communication had failed.
Another way of putting this is saying what we've been saying all along.
David Andrews was terminated out of vindictiveness. It was no secret that David gravitated to the three Council Members; Barry Gillaspie, Bill Garner and Salette Latas who were attempting to do the right things in making Oro Valley better.
Is there any doubt that the four LACKees were ONLY concerned with their own agenda?
Loomis wanted a "yes man." David was his own man. Loomis then orchestrated the removal of David, convincing the other three LACKees to do his dirty work.
Abbott was concerned solely with her own agenda---whether it be a parade, more money for Project Graduation, or voting "no" on just about anything Salette was for.
Carter was more concerned about having David fire those Carter didn't like. His only other agenda was flipping totally, voting against Bill, Barry & Salette and wishing to give more of our money to outside agencies such as TREO, double taxing the citizens with our library or keeping every single cop on the payroll.
Kunisch only knew to do what Loomis and the OV police wanted. When it came to the citizens, Kunisch cared less. A classic example was when he cast the only "no" vote in allowing all the citizens in the area around Oracle & Magee to choose their fire service provider that could more safely serve their communities.
Loomis and his cronies called it "issues." Those that know the truth, know it was not "issues," but vindictiveness. Their mantra: "To hell with the citizens!"
Here's The Explorer article
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2009/11/04/news/doc4af0bae1c80fb9083
There's one sentence in the article that jumped out at us.
Some council members had complained that Andrews was not giving equal time to all council members, and that his communication had failed.
Another way of putting this is saying what we've been saying all along.
David Andrews was terminated out of vindictiveness. It was no secret that David gravitated to the three Council Members; Barry Gillaspie, Bill Garner and Salette Latas who were attempting to do the right things in making Oro Valley better.
Is there any doubt that the four LACKees were ONLY concerned with their own agenda?
Loomis wanted a "yes man." David was his own man. Loomis then orchestrated the removal of David, convincing the other three LACKees to do his dirty work.
Abbott was concerned solely with her own agenda---whether it be a parade, more money for Project Graduation, or voting "no" on just about anything Salette was for.
Carter was more concerned about having David fire those Carter didn't like. His only other agenda was flipping totally, voting against Bill, Barry & Salette and wishing to give more of our money to outside agencies such as TREO, double taxing the citizens with our library or keeping every single cop on the payroll.
Kunisch only knew to do what Loomis and the OV police wanted. When it came to the citizens, Kunisch cared less. A classic example was when he cast the only "no" vote in allowing all the citizens in the area around Oracle & Magee to choose their fire service provider that could more safely serve their communities.
Loomis and his cronies called it "issues." Those that know the truth, know it was not "issues," but vindictiveness. Their mantra: "To hell with the citizens!"
Here's The Explorer article
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2009/11/04/news/doc4af0bae1c80fb9083
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Geri Ottoboni Questions Loomis And His "Experience"
In her letter to The Explorer, Geri Ottoboni questions Loomis and his experience. As Geri states: "This kind of "experience" we don't need."
THE LETTER----
OV mayor's 'experience' not needed.
In last week's Explorer, Mayor Loomis stated that, "My experience is definitely an advantage to the town." I am shocked, considering the fact Mr. Loomis's ego actually thinks that he deserves another term as mayor.
Here is an example of the "facts": The Explorer stated that the town government spends approximately $4,600 per resident. This is almost three times more than what was spent per resident in 1998. This does not include fire services, which we pay in our tax bill.
It appears that Mayor Loomis looks upon Oro Valley as the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
The Mayor spent $11,000 of unbudgeted town funds to take a trip to Europe for a three-minute speech.
He voted against suspending sales tax subsidies to developers, which the Goldwater Institute stated was against Arizona statue.
The Mayor voted against creating a volunteer sustainability commission, after stating the need for one at last year's State of the Town Address. He also voted to raid the town's contingency fund, which was for an emergency, to balance the town's budget. He voted against the creation of a volunteer economic development commission.
The Mayor, as per The Explorer, was instrumental in removing, one of the best, and fiscally responsible city managers in the State of Arizona, costing taxpayer hundreds of thousand of dollars in severance and replacement costs.
Mayor Loomis is now voicing support for double the utility tax and create a primary property tax.
This kind of "experience" we don't need.
Geri Ottoboni, Oro Valley
THE LETTER----
OV mayor's 'experience' not needed.
In last week's Explorer, Mayor Loomis stated that, "My experience is definitely an advantage to the town." I am shocked, considering the fact Mr. Loomis's ego actually thinks that he deserves another term as mayor.
Here is an example of the "facts": The Explorer stated that the town government spends approximately $4,600 per resident. This is almost three times more than what was spent per resident in 1998. This does not include fire services, which we pay in our tax bill.
It appears that Mayor Loomis looks upon Oro Valley as the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
The Mayor spent $11,000 of unbudgeted town funds to take a trip to Europe for a three-minute speech.
He voted against suspending sales tax subsidies to developers, which the Goldwater Institute stated was against Arizona statue.
The Mayor voted against creating a volunteer sustainability commission, after stating the need for one at last year's State of the Town Address. He also voted to raid the town's contingency fund, which was for an emergency, to balance the town's budget. He voted against the creation of a volunteer economic development commission.
The Mayor, as per The Explorer, was instrumental in removing, one of the best, and fiscally responsible city managers in the State of Arizona, costing taxpayer hundreds of thousand of dollars in severance and replacement costs.
Mayor Loomis is now voicing support for double the utility tax and create a primary property tax.
This kind of "experience" we don't need.
Geri Ottoboni, Oro Valley
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Mike Zinkin: No Property Tax
Mayoral candidate Mike Zinkin has issued a statement regarding Property Taxes for Oro Valley. Mike says no.
He believes that there's more that can be done to reduce cost before a property tax, or any other tax for that matter, should even be considered.
Instead of more taxes, Mike advocates a hard look at how Oro Valley does things. It's time to "reengineer" the business of Oro Valley.
Did you know, for example, that the Oro Valley Police Department keeps the proceeds of the sale of "seized goods"? That this money is used at their discretion? Why, Mike asks, aren't these funds under the town's control?.
Did you know that Oro Valley can save money by reducing its energy footprint with simple things like shutting off computers at night? Or shutting off lights?
Clear here to learn more by reading Mike's statement.
He believes that there's more that can be done to reduce cost before a property tax, or any other tax for that matter, should even be considered.
Instead of more taxes, Mike advocates a hard look at how Oro Valley does things. It's time to "reengineer" the business of Oro Valley.
Did you know, for example, that the Oro Valley Police Department keeps the proceeds of the sale of "seized goods"? That this money is used at their discretion? Why, Mike asks, aren't these funds under the town's control?.
Did you know that Oro Valley can save money by reducing its energy footprint with simple things like shutting off computers at night? Or shutting off lights?
Clear here to learn more by reading Mike's statement.
Ten Years Too Many
Hizzoner the Mayah For Life Paul "Looney Tunes" Loomis' announcement that he will run for yet another term is bad news for Oro Valley. As noted in an Explorer article, costs per resident of running Oro Valley have increased over 2.5 times from when he took over in 1998.
It's ten years too many.
This from a Mayoral Candidate Mike Zinkin mailing:
"During the incumbent mayor's term in office, Oro Valley gave away sales and bed tax subsidies, which by 2009 were costing Oro Valley taxpayers $1.2 million per year.
We can expect the incumbent mayor's appetite for increased taxes and spending to continue. He has caused division in the most recent council by:
Loomis is "Mr. Tax and Spend".
Even if you think he did a good job overseeing Oro Valley during its growth years (and we don't think he did) he is certainly not the leader for a mature, slow growth community.
Time for a change?
You think?
It's ten years too many.
This from a Mayoral Candidate Mike Zinkin mailing:
"During the incumbent mayor's term in office, Oro Valley gave away sales and bed tax subsidies, which by 2009 were costing Oro Valley taxpayers $1.2 million per year.
We can expect the incumbent mayor's appetite for increased taxes and spending to continue. He has caused division in the most recent council by:
- Spending an unbudgeted $11,000 for his trip to Europe
- Voting to let Oro Valley taxpayers subsidize new development
- Voting against suspending sales tax subsidies to developers, after such subsidies had been ruled unconstitutional
- Raiding the town's contingency reserve funds to balance the budget, against town policy, and against the recommendations of the town manger
- Voting against creating a volunteer Economic Development Commission
- Voting against creating a volunteer Sustainability Commission
- Firing without cause a dedicated, 18-year manager, which cost the taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars in severance pay and replacement costs
- Announcing his desire to double the utility sales tax and institute a property tax"
Loomis is "Mr. Tax and Spend".
Even if you think he did a good job overseeing Oro Valley during its growth years (and we don't think he did) he is certainly not the leader for a mature, slow growth community.
Time for a change?
You think?
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Health Care Forum Fri. Oct. 30 7:00-9:00 PM Town Hall
We are all invited to a special Health Care Forum Fri. evening Oct. 30 at OV Town Hall.
Friday night, October 30, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, the Arizona Chapter of Americans for Prosperity Foundation is sponsoring a Taxpayer Town Hall meeting at the Oro Valley Town Hall Chambers.
Confirmed speakers include AFPF Arizona director Tom Jenney and economist Dr. Byron Schlomach of the Goldwater Institute. AFPF has invited a spokesperson to defend proposals for more government involvement in the health-care sector, and all LD26 state legislators and candidates are invited to participate in this nonpartisan event. AFPF has made room in the schedule for more than an hour of Q&A from the public.
If you have not done so already, RSVP to tjenney@afphq.org, and let us know if you’re coming and how many friends you are planning to bring. There is no charge for this event.
Tom Jenney
Arizona Director
Americans for Prosperity Foundation
www.aztaxpayers.org
Friday night, October 30, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, the Arizona Chapter of Americans for Prosperity Foundation is sponsoring a Taxpayer Town Hall meeting at the Oro Valley Town Hall Chambers.
Confirmed speakers include AFPF Arizona director Tom Jenney and economist Dr. Byron Schlomach of the Goldwater Institute. AFPF has invited a spokesperson to defend proposals for more government involvement in the health-care sector, and all LD26 state legislators and candidates are invited to participate in this nonpartisan event. AFPF has made room in the schedule for more than an hour of Q&A from the public.
If you have not done so already, RSVP to tjenney@afphq.org, and let us know if you’re coming and how many friends you are planning to bring. There is no charge for this event.
Tom Jenney
Arizona Director
Americans for Prosperity Foundation
www.aztaxpayers.org
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Chuck Davis-- Business Sense & Common Sense--A Great Combo For Oro Valley Council
Chuck Davis is an outstanding candidate for Oro Valley Council. Chuck has much to offer the people of Oro Valley.
As a retired business executive,Chuck has an extensive amount of experience in implementing costs saving programs while increasing efficiency. These skills are needed and will be an invaluable addition to our community.
Chuck has been the president of his HOA, has been an adjunct faculty instructor at Pima Community College and elected to to the Pima College Faculty Senate.
In his spare time, Chuck has served as the Head Coach of the girls basketball team at Immaculate Heart High School, and Head Coach of baseball at San Miguel High School.
Chuck and his wife Judi have been Arizona residents for 16 years, the last four in Oro Valley.
Chuck's main priorities are fiscal restraint, ("you can't spend more than you bring in.") concern for our senior citizens, our youngsters, and our enviroment.
Chuck will NOT support new taxes, and with his extensive business background, including being the President of one corporation, he will implement his vast knowledge to achieve a balanced budget for Oro Valley.
To gain a greater insight into the planning & zoning issues, Chuck is presently enrolled in Oro Valley's Citizen Plannning Institute.
We hope our citizens will vote for CHUCK DAVIS FOR ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL.
As a retired business executive,Chuck has an extensive amount of experience in implementing costs saving programs while increasing efficiency. These skills are needed and will be an invaluable addition to our community.
Chuck has been the president of his HOA, has been an adjunct faculty instructor at Pima Community College and elected to to the Pima College Faculty Senate.
In his spare time, Chuck has served as the Head Coach of the girls basketball team at Immaculate Heart High School, and Head Coach of baseball at San Miguel High School.
Chuck and his wife Judi have been Arizona residents for 16 years, the last four in Oro Valley.
Chuck's main priorities are fiscal restraint, ("you can't spend more than you bring in.") concern for our senior citizens, our youngsters, and our enviroment.
Chuck will NOT support new taxes, and with his extensive business background, including being the President of one corporation, he will implement his vast knowledge to achieve a balanced budget for Oro Valley.
To gain a greater insight into the planning & zoning issues, Chuck is presently enrolled in Oro Valley's Citizen Plannning Institute.
We hope our citizens will vote for CHUCK DAVIS FOR ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL.
Remembering Our Senior Softball Buddy Don Harris
The Explorer has a nice article about the late Don Harris.
Don passed away on Aug 17 doing what he loved to do: play softball, and manage his Oro Valley senior team. What made Don stand out was his pleasant demeanor. The players on his team and those that were in opposition all felt the same way about Don.
Don was a friend of mine--a friend of Dick (The Zeeman) and a friend to all those that had any contact with him. He was just a nice guy who enjoyed the camaraderie of the game and was well liked by everyone.
Hopefully the Oro Valley Council will follow through with the wishes of the multitude of Don's softball buddies, and honor his memory by naming the softball fields at Kreig Park for him.
Read The Explorer article here.
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2009/10/21/news/doc4ade492ba5322913214598.txt
Don passed away on Aug 17 doing what he loved to do: play softball, and manage his Oro Valley senior team. What made Don stand out was his pleasant demeanor. The players on his team and those that were in opposition all felt the same way about Don.
Don was a friend of mine--a friend of Dick (The Zeeman) and a friend to all those that had any contact with him. He was just a nice guy who enjoyed the camaraderie of the game and was well liked by everyone.
Hopefully the Oro Valley Council will follow through with the wishes of the multitude of Don's softball buddies, and honor his memory by naming the softball fields at Kreig Park for him.
Read The Explorer article here.
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2009/10/21/news/doc4ade492ba5322913214598.txt
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