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Councilman Mike Woodward
Went back a few years on comments that were made by Mike Woodard on newszap before becoming (a councilman), they were informational, he expressed his opinions and thoughts on the issues of the City of Surprise.
Mike Woodward used newszap to his advantage, now that he has been elected a Councilman in Surprise, Az, newszap is a no-no. How people change.
Mike Woodward decided when he ran for office and since being elected our Councilman not to say anything in the news media except for propaganda purposes.
Councilman Mike, having used it before, tell us through newszap.com, what is happening in Surprise, good and bad.
Surprise officers ask for public meeting
Dysart budget override passed by just 647 votes
Mayor Lyn Truitt
City of Surprise Flyer, 3/9/10 Mayor Blasts Move to Cut State Shared Revenues.
Because we are shown what appears to be a letter supposedly, sent to someone signed by Mayor Lyn Truitt, it is my opinion that they should show the letter in its entirety, including the recipients of the same.
Lyn Truitt
Mayor Truitt has four council members, five counting himself, wonder why he canceled the meeting.
The Surprise City Council meeting for Thursday, March 11, has been cancelled, due to the scheduled absence of Vice Mayor Richard Alton and District 1 Council Member Sharon Wolcott who will be in Washington D.C. promoting the city’s federal agenda. The next regular council meeting is March 25, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza. due to the scheduled absence of Vice Mayor Richard Alton and District 1 Council Member Sharon Wolcott who will be in Washington D.C. promoting the city’s federal agenda. The next regular council meeting is March 25, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza.
due to the scheduled absence of Vice Mayor Richard Alton and District 1 Council Member Sharon Wolcott who will be in Washington D.C. promoting the city’s federal agenda. The next regular council meeting is March 25, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza.
Did you know that minor water leaks account for more than 1 trillion gallons of water wasted each year in U.S. homes? That’s why Surprise, as a member of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) WaterSense program, encourage residents to participate during “Fix a Leak Week,” March 15- 21.
“Leaks can account for 11,000 gallons of water wasted in the home every year, or enough to fill a backyard swimming pool,” says Surprise Environmental Manager Christine Nuñez. “Here in the desert southwest, we cannot afford to waste this precious resource.”
Not to mention the cost savings to your wallet. Fixing easily corrected leaks can save homeowners more than 10 percent on their water bills. So, if your water bill seems too high, chances are you have a leak somewhere inside or outside of your home. Routine inspections can save you money.
WaterSense provides the following water-saving tips:
- Check faucet washers and gaskets for wear and, if necessary, replace.
- Leaky toilets are most often the result of a worn toilet flapper. Replace the rubber flapper to save up to 200 gallons of water per day.
- Leaky garden hose? Replace the nylon/ rubber hose washer and ensure a tight connection to the spigot using pipe tape and a wrench.
- Landscape irrigation systems should be checked each spring before use. Turn on the irrigation system in the early morning and let it run for an hour. If there is any water on the street or sidewalk in front of your home, check for the leak’s source and have it repaired.
If homeowners have to replace a plumbing fixture, EPA reminds them to look for the WaterSense label, as these products have been independently tested and certified to save water and perform as well as or better than standard models.
For more information visit: www.epa.gov/watersense/fixaleak or the Water Services web page of Public Works at www.surpriseaz.com.
Surprise City Council to review city funds
Special police team temporarily disbanded
Volunteers help clean up neighborhoods
Dysart community and history fairs
Residents in 2 areas exempt from taxing selves
Man who drove through Luke faces murder
Dysart district override vote next week
Few options for kid fun in Surprise
Fire association to take concerns to council
Firefighter charity to host fundraisers
Arizona not a finalist for piece of $4 billion education grant
Surprise residents, homeowner association board members and management company staff are encouraged to attend the March 10 HOA Connection meeting to learn more about solar energy systems.
The “How Residential and Community Solar Energy Systems can Benefit Residents” seminar is presented jointly by the Surprise HOA Connection and the Presidents Roundtable.
Speakers include a representative from Arizona Public Service (APS), a city Water Services manager and a resident that is enjoying the benefits of using solar energy products at his personal residence.
The quarterly meetings of the Surprise HOA Connection are designed to strengthen communication between the city and its HOAs and to coordinate city and professional resources in support of the city’s HOA communities.
The HOA Connection seminar is Wednesday, March 10, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., and will be held in the auditorium of the Public Safety Building, 14250 W. Statler Plaza, Surprise, AZ.
Because space is limited to the first 70 people, please reserve your seat early with Ruby Sitea at 623.222.3242 or ruby.sitea@surpriseaz.com.
Budweiser Clydesdales
Surprise, AZ (March 3, 2010) The world famous Budweiser Clydesdales, the symbol of quality and tradition for Anheuser-Busch since 1933, will be in Surprise, this weekend!
Golden Eagle Distributors, Inc. is sponsoring a visit from the Budweiser Clydesdales, one of the world’s most recognizable symbols. The Clydesdale visit is as scheduled:
Saturday March 6 Surprise Recreation Campus – Full hitch show 15850 W Bullard
11am – 1pm
Sunday March 7 Surprise Recreation Campus – Full hitch show 15850 W Bullard
11am – 1pm
Canadians of Scottish descent brought the first Clydesdales to America in the mid-1800’s. Today, the giant draft horses are used primarily for breeding and show.
Horses chosen for the Budweiser Clydesdale Hitch must be at least three years of age, stand approximately 18 hands - or six feet - at the shoulder, weigh an average of 2,000 pounds, must be bay in color, have four white stockings, and a blaze of white on the face and black mane and tail. A gentle temperament is very important, as hitch horses often meet millions of people each year. A single Clydesdale hitch horse will consume as much as 20-25 quarts of feed, 40-50 pounds of hay and 30 gallons of water per day.
Each hitch travels with a Dalmatian dog. In the early days of brewing, Dalmatians were bred and trained to protect the horses and guard the wagon when the driver went inside to make deliveries.
Budweiser Clydesdale traveling hitches are based in St. Louis, MO; Menifee, CA; San Antonio, TX; San Diego, CA; and Merrimack, NH. The Budweiser Clydesdales can be viewed at the following Anheuser-Busch breweries: St. Louis, MO; Merrimack, NH; and Ft. Collins, CO. Also Budweiser Clydesdales can be viewed at Grant’s Farm in St. Louis, MO and at the following Anheuser-Busch Theme Parks: Busch Gardens Tampa, FL; Busch Gardens Williamsburg, VA; Sea World San Diego, CA; Sea World Orlando, FL; and Sea World, TX.
For more information call, 623.222.2000.
The City of Surprise Census 2010 Complete Count Committee and the Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce are working together to promote Census 2010 participation.
“It makes sense for our business community to support the Census,” says Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO David Moss. “The federal dollars attached to an accurate Census population count help fund job training centers, improve transportation and support education, and that is good for business and the community.”
Census data is used by local decision-makers to determine where new roads, hospitals, child-care facilities, senior citizen centers and schools should be built.
And businesses use census data to determine where to locate supermarkets, new housing and other facilities.
“I look forward to meeting with Chamber members this month to garner Census support,” says Surprise Economic Development Manager Jeanine Jerkovic, also the staff liaison to the city’s Citizen Census Committee. “We will be offering free window clings, promoting the Census, to anyone wanting to put them in their storefront windows and discuss other options, such as printing a Census reminder on their receipts.”
In mid-March the Census Bureau will begin mailing forms to all residences and residents should complete their form and return it by National Census Day, April 1.
Each Surprise resident counted by the Census equals $1,300 in federal funds for the city to support public safety, transportation, senior services and other important civic needs.
An accurate population count, as determined every 10 years by the Census, is tied to more than $400 billion in federal funding split nationwide and determines how many congressional seats each state receives in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The Census is completely confidential and takes about 10 minutes to complete the 10 questions.
For more information about Census 2010, or to see the form questions, visit www.surpriseaz.com/census2010, or the U.S. Census Bureau’s site at www.2010census.gov.
Just wanted to let everyone know that all City of Surprise email addresses have changed to .gov, as of today. So please change any city contacts you have to the .gov format. For example mike.woodard.gov The .com will still convert for a while, but best to change now.
SURPRISE, AZ (February 28, 2010) Due to inclement weather, the 2010 Fan Fest and Arizona Major League Alumni game has been cancelled.
For questions, call Community and Recreation Services at 623.222.2000.
Surprise, AZ (February 25, 2010) The soccer match between Chivas USA and Columbus Crew has been relocated back to the Reach 11 Soccer Complex in Phoenix due to the threat of rain this Saturday. After discussions with both organizations; recent rain patterns and forecast for more rain this weekend was concerning with respect to optimum field conditions and the safety of the players. The match was slated to be played on the “8” acres at the Surprise Recreation Campus. The “8” acres also serves the campus as a storm water retention basin, additional rain would flood the field and become unplayable.
Both organizations have expressed an interest in returning to the Phoenix – Surprise area in future years to engage in preseason training. Surprise is fortunate to have developed professional relationships with several MLS organizations and believes the experience will bode well with future opportunities to bring professional soccer to Surprise.
Again, the soccer match scheduled for Saturday February 27 will not take place in Surprise and will return to Reach 11 Soccer Complex in Phoenix.
Questions please call Mark A. Coronado at 623.222.2000.
Amid cuts, cities keeping vehicle perks
In Surprise, City Manager Randy Oliver said the West Valley community projects to save $137,000 annually after eliminating vehicle allowances for employees in March. City Council members stopped taking an allowance Jan. 1, 2008.“We decided it (allowances) was something that needed to be considered, and we took it away,” Oliver said. “There is now more paperwork, but at the end of the day it’s the fairest system. . . . In this economy, every dollar helps.”
Surprise, AZ (February 26, 2010) The Surprise Community and Recreation Services Department is recruiting volunteer van drivers to pick up and drop off participants attending programs at the Surprise Senior Center.
Drivers are needed Monday through Friday, for either four or six hour shifts. Training and vehicle provided. Potential volunteers must pass a background check and have a clean Arizona Driver’s License record.
For further information or to receive an application, please call 623.222.1500 or visit the Surprise Senior Center at 15832 N. Hollyhock Street.
Surprise Firefighters Charities are planning six fundraising events in March, including a dinner and poker event.
Surprise Firefighters Charities is selling discounted $10 tickets to four Surprise Spring Training games: *tickets are Plaza seats in sections 121-124; game times are 1:05 p.m.
March 6- KC vs. TX
March 7- SF vs. KC
March 16- MIL vs. KC
March 19- CLE vs. TX
A $50 dinner and No Limit Texas Hold ‘em Tournament is scheduled for March 12, 6 p.m., at the Arizona Traditions Ballroom. First place takes home a $1,000 Visa gift card.
A variety show, performed by the Soul Benefactors (www.soulbenefactors.com), will be held on March 19, 7 p.m., at Valley Vista High School. Tickets are $10 per person. A silent auction and 50/50 raffle are also part of the fun.
You must purchase tickets for any of these events through Surprise Firefighters Charities, a 501c(3) non-profit organization, so that proceeds can benefit community service programs.
To purchase tickets or for more information, please call 623.565.8944 or email info@surprisefc.org.
)Groups rally to support F-35 bids in 3 states
Shooting at Luke AFB kills 1, injures 1
City seeking estimates to fix leaky building
Az TechCelerator incubator welcomes tenants
Amid cuts, cities keeping vehicle perks
Surprise Stadium’s extras help woo fans
Surprise City Council to review city funds
Hollyhock Branch Library will alter the days of the week and hours of the day it is open, beginning March 1. Hollyhock Branch, 15844 N. Hollyhock St., Surprise, will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays only, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Library hours of operation were changed to coincide with recent City of Surprise budget reductions. The hours of Surprise’s other library, Northwest Regional Library, remain unchanged. Hollyhock is one of 15 libraries operated by the Maricopa County Library District. For more information about MCLD libraries, please visit www.mcldaz.org
Luke Air base
Attendees at the meetings will get an introduction to the F-35, its capabilities and mission, and how it will be integrated at Luke, according to Luke Forward, a state coalition of supporters who hope to land the aircraft at the base.
Surprise: 6-8 p.m., Feb. 24
Communiversity @ Surprise
15850 West Civic Center Plaza
The Surprise Recreation Campus will host its first-ever professional Major League Soccer (MLS) match, as Chivas USA takes on the 2008 MLS Champions the Columbus Crew!
The game, Saturday, February 27, 11 a.m., will be played at the Surprise Recreation Campus – 8 acres field north of Surprise Stadium, 15960 N. Bullard Avenue.
Chivas USA is based in the Los Angeles suburb or Carson, California. The club, founded in 2004, has had remarkable success in just four seasons in MLS. In 2008, the club finished in the second in the Western Conference, qualifying for the playoffs for the third year in a row. Chivas USA plays its home games at the Home Depot Center. The Columbus Crew was introduced as the first of 10 inaugural MLS clubs in 1994. Based out of Columbus Ohio, the Crew plays their home games at the Columbus Crew Stadium.
Tickets to the game are free with a non-perishable food donation benefiting Valley View Community Food Bank.
For more information regarding the game please call 623.222.2000 or visit www.surpriseaz.com
I emaild the city asking why are we supporting the food bank in Young Town instead of the one in Surprise, this has happened before, since Lyn Truitt has become Mayor.
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